Sapphire beamsplitters and test masses for advanced laser interferometer gravitational wave detectors

被引:23
作者
Ju, L [1 ]
Notcutt, M [1 ]
Blair, D [1 ]
Bondu, F [1 ]
Zhao, CN [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV PARIS 11,CNRS IN2P3,LAB ACCELERATEUR LINEAIRE,GRP VIRGO,F-91405 ORSAY,FRANCE
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10.1016/0375-9601(96)00434-3
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
摘要
We present a feasibility study of using sapphire beamsplitters and test masses in laser interferometer gravitational wave detectors. The internal thermal noise, optical losses and birefringence effects are analysed. Suspension losses are investigated. Experimental data on birefringence is presented. The conclusions are generally positive.
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页码:197 / 206
页数:10
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