LIGO A+ and Virgo AdV+ selection process for O5 Test Mass Coating

Document #:

LIGO-M2100135-v3

Document type:

M - Management or Policy

Abstract:

LIGO A+ and Virgo AdV+ will choose a common coating technology to reduce coating thermal noise for O5 joint observations. This memorandum outlines the selection process.

Files in Document:

• A+ and AdV+ O5 coating selection -3.pdf (82.5 kB)

Other Files:

• SiNx Recording (Meeting_2021-09-14_G2102033_Presentation.mp3, 33.5 MB)
• TiO2:GeO2/SiO2 Recording (Meeting_2021-09-14_G2102042_Presentation.mp3, 27.6 MB)

Topics:

• Core Optics
• Basic R&D
• Upgrades
• A+ Project
• Memorandum
• Technical Review Board

Authors:

• Michael Zucker
• Raffaele Flaminio

Notes and Changes:

Updated decision schedule

Related Documents:

• LIGO-M2100169: Panel Report LIGO A+ and Virgo AdV+ coating selection for O5

Referenced by:

• LIGO-M2100225-v1: Record of Agreement: O5 coating selection for LIGO A+ and Virgo AdV+