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)

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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 similar to 5 x 10(-19) m/root 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 Robertson, Professor Norna and Hough, Professor James and Barr, Dr Bryan and Ward, Professor Henry and Robertson, Dr David and Newton, Dr Gavin and Strain, Professor Kenneth and Skeldon, Dr Kenneth and Plissi, Dr Michael
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
Research Centre:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy > Institute for Gravitational Research
Journal Name:Physics Letters A
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0375-9601
ISSN (Online):1873-2429
Published Online:06 September 2000

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