Precision Interferometry in a New Shape: Higher-Order Laguerre-Gauss Modes for Gravitational Wave Detection

By Paul Fulda

Book Overview

Introduction.- Laguerre-Gauss beams for test mass thermal noise reduction.- Simulation study into LG33 mode interferometry and production.- Tabletop demonstrations of LG mode production and cleaning.- Prototype experiments with the LG33 mode.- Summary and conclusions.- Bibliography.- Acknowledgments.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319013742
• ISBN13: 9783319013749
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"