Demonstration of an optical spring in the 100g mirror regime

Edgar, M.P., Macarthur, J., Barr, B.W. , Hild, S., Huttner, S., Sorazu, B. and Strain, K.A. (2016) Demonstration of an optical spring in the 100g mirror regime. Classical and Quantum Gravity, 33, 075007. (doi: 10.1088/0264-9381/33/7/075007)

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Abstract

Optical rigidity will play an important role in future generations of gravitational wave (GW) interferometers which employ high laser power in order to reach and exceed the standard quantum limit. Several experiments have demonstrated the optical spring effect for very low weight mirror masses. In this paper we extend this to a mass and frequency regime more directly applicable to GW detectors. Using a end mirror mass we demonstrate an optical spring resonant at and a stiffness of 9.4 ×105 N m−1. The to mass regime may also be useful for the application as a readout mirror for optical bar or optical lever configurations.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Edgar, Dr Matthew and Strain, Professor Kenneth and Hild, Professor Stefan and Barr, Dr Bryan and Sorazu Lucio, Dr Borja and Huttner, Dr Sabina
Authors: Edgar, M.P., Macarthur, J., Barr, B.W., Hild, S., Huttner, S., Sorazu, B., and Strain, K.A.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Research Centre:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy > Institute for Gravitational Research
Journal Name:Classical and Quantum Gravity
Publisher:Institute of Physics
ISSN:0264-9381
ISSN (Online):1361-6382
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2016 IOP Publishing Ltd
First Published:First published in Classical and Quantum Gravity 33:075007
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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624341Investigations in Gravitational Radiation / Particle Astrophysics Capital equipmentSheila RowanScience & Technologies Facilities Council (STFC)ST/L000946/1S&E P&A - PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY