Large and extremely low loss: the unique challenges of gravitational wave mirrors.
Journal
Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision
ISSN: 1520-8532
Titre abrégé: J Opt Soc Am A Opt Image Sci Vis
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9800943
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Nov 2019
01 Nov 2019
Historique:
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2019
medline:
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2019
Statut:
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Résumé
This paper describes the making of large mirrors for laser interferometer gravitational wave detectors. These optics, working in the near infrared, are among the best optics ever created and played a crucial role in the first direct detection of gravitational waves from black holes or neutron star fusions.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31873699
pii: 422498
doi: 10.1364/JOSAA.36.000C85
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM