Seismic attenuation system for the AEI 10 meter Prototype

Wanner, A., Bergmann, G., Bertolini, A., Fricke, T., Lück, H., Mow-Lowry, C. M., Strain, K. A. , Goßler, S. and Danzmann, K. (2012) Seismic attenuation system for the AEI 10 meter Prototype. Classical and Quantum Gravity, 29(24), p. 245007. (doi: 10.1088/0264-9381/29/24/245007)

Abstract

Isolation from seismic motion is vital for vibration sensitive experiments. The seismic attenuation system (SAS) is a passive mechanical isolation system for optics suspensions. The low natural frequency of a SAS allows seismic isolation starting below 0.2 Hz. The desired isolation at frequencies above a few hertz is 70–80 dB in both horizontal and vertical degrees of freedom. An introduction to the SAS for the AEI 10 m Prototype, an overview of the mechanical design and a description of the major components are given.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Strain, Professor Kenneth
• Authors: Wanner, A., Bergmann, G., Bertolini, A., Fricke, T., Lück, H., Mow-Lowry, C. M., Strain, K. A., Goßler, S., and Danzmann, K.
• 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