Published February 2011
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Journal Article
Optical detector topology for third-generation gravitational wave observatories
Abstract
The third generation of gravitational wave observatories, with the aim of providing 100 times better sensitivity than currently operating interferometers, is expected to establish the evolving field of gravitational wave astronomy. A key element, required to achieve this ambitious sensitivity goal, is the exploration of new interferometer geometries, topologies and configurations. In this article we review the current status of the ongoing design work for third-generation gravitational wave observatories. The main focus is the evaluation of the detector geometry and detector topology. In addition we discuss some promising detector configurations and potential noise reduction schemes.
Additional Information
© 2010 Springer Science, LLC. Received: 3 August 2009. Accepted: 18 May 2010. Published online: 8 June 2010. This work has been supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO), the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Seventh Framework Programme (Grant Agreement 211743) of the European Commission. K. Somiya is supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).Additional details
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- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
- European Gravitational Observatory (EGO)
- NSF
- 211743
- Seventh Framework Programme of the European Commission
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
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