Performance of the Virgo interferometer longitudinal control system during the second science run

Accadia, T. and Hild, S. (2011) Performance of the Virgo interferometer longitudinal control system during the second science run. Astroparticle Physics, 34(7), pp. 521-527. (doi: 10.1016/j.astropartphys.2010.11.006)

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Abstract

The second science run of the Virgo gravitational wave interferometer took place between July 2009 and January 2010. This paper describes the performance of the interferometer longitudinal control system in terms of duty cycle, stability and control noise. A science data taking duty cycle of about 80% was obtained over the six month run. Control noise was not limiting the detector sensitivity at any frequency. A discussion of observed thermal effects in the detector operation is also included.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Hild, Professor Stefan
Authors: Accadia, T., and Hild, S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Astroparticle Physics
ISSN:0927-6505
Published Online:04 December 2010

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
459312Investigations in Gravitational Radiation.Sheila RowanScience & Technologies Facilities Council (STFC)ST/I001085/1Physics and Astronomy