Control of the Gravitational Wave Interferometric Detector Advanced Virgo

by Julia Casanueva Diaz

Overview

This book focuses on the development and implementation of the longitudinal, angular and frequency controls of the Advanced Virgo detector, both from the simulation and experimental point of view, which contributed to Virgo reaching a sensitivity that enabled it to join the LIGO-Virgo O2 run in August 2017. This data taking was very successful, with the first direct detection of a binary black hole merger (GW170814) using the full network of three interferometers, and the first detection and localization of a binary neutron star merger (GW170817).

The second generation of gravitational wave detector, Advanced Virgo, is capable of detecting differential displacements of the order of 10–21m. This means that it is highly sensitive to any disturbance, including the seismic movement of the Earth. For this reason an active control is necessary to keep the detector in place with sufficient accuracy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030071301
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	01/25/2019
Series:	Springer Theses
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Gravitational Waves.- Ground Based Gravitational Wave Detectors.- Advanced Virgo.- Fabry-Perot Cavities in Advanced Virgo.- Power Recycled Interferometer.- Advanced Virgo Commissioning.- Conclusion.