An experimental demonstration of resonant sideband extraction for laser-interferometric gravitational wave detectors

被引:34
作者
Heinzel, G [1 ]
Mizuno, J [1 ]
Schilling, R [1 ]
Winkler, W [1 ]
Rudiger, A [1 ]
Danzmann, K [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV HANNOVER, INST ATOM & MOLEK PHYS, D-30167 HANNOVER, GERMANY
关键词
resonant sideband extraction; Michelson interferometer; Fabry-Perot; Mach-Zehnder; gravitational wave detector; three-mirror cavity;
D O I
10.1016/0375-9601(96)00361-1
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
Resonant sideband extraction is a new optical configuration for laser-interferometric gravitational wave detectors with Fabry-Perot cavities in the arms. It reduces the thermal load on the beam splitter and the coupling mirrors of the cavities and also allows one to adapt the frequency response of the detector to a variety of requirements. We report the first experimental demonstration using a table-top setup at a detuned operating point. An increase of sensitivity by 6dB was observed for artificial signals at frequencies above the arm cavity bandwidth, and the overall transfer function agreed well with theoretical predictions.
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页数:10
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