Performance of the Glasgow 10 m prototype gravitational wave detector operating at λ=1064 nm

Skeldon, K.D. et al. (2000) Performance of the Glasgow 10 m prototype gravitational wave detector operating at λ=1064 nm. Physics Letters A, 273(5-6), pp. 277-284. (doi: 10.1016/S0375-9601(00)00511-9)

Abstract

We report on measurements performed with the Glasgow prototype gravitational wave detector which has recently been converted to operate with a Nd:YAG laser at 1064 nm. The differential displacement amplitude spectral density above a few hundred Hz is 5x10 ^-19 m/ [sqrt]Hz which is consistent with the limitations imposed by shot noise in this frequency range. We also present sensitivity spectra over a lower frequency regime to highlight the impact of improved suspension designs.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Casey, Dr Morag and Barr, Dr Bryan and Robertson, Dr David and Robertson, Mr Niall and Plissi, Dr Michael and Ward, Professor Henry and Newton, Dr Gavin and Hough, Professor James and Strain, Professor Kenneth and Skeldon, Dr Kenneth
• Authors: Skeldon, K.D., Clubley, D.A., Barr, B.W., Casey, M.M., Hough, J., Killbourn, S.D., McNamara, P.W., Newton, G.P., Plissi, M.V., Robertson, D.I., Robertson, N.A., Strain, K.A., and Ward, H.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
• Journal Name: Physics Letters A
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 0375-9601