Advanced LIGO Reference Design

Document #:

LIGO-M060056-v1

Document type:

M - Management or Policy

Abstract:

This document describes the technical approach for the first major upgrade to LIGO, Advanced LIGO. Top-level descriptions of the subsystems are given, along with the development and project status at the time of the last revision.

Files in Document:

• AdL-reference-design-v1.pdf (2.2 MB)

Other Files:

• AdL-reference-design-v1.doc (22.8 MB)

Topics:

• Suspensions
• System Engineering
• Core Optics
• Conceptual Design
• Laser Systems
• Data and Computing
• Vacuum
• Project Controls
• Seismic Isolation
• Sensing and Control
• Auxiliary Optics
• Data Acquisition System
• Observatory Facilities
• Input Optics
• Reports

Authors:

• David Shoemaker

Notes and Changes:

This is an update of all sections of the document. It is the next version after the (old-dcc) M060056-10.