Advanced LIGO Input Optics

Document #:

LIGO-P1500069-v4

Document type:

P - Publications

Abstract:

Critical to the performance of the Advanced LIGO detectors is the Input Optic subsystem, charged with delivering a stable and well-shaped beam across the whole range of possible operating input powers, up to 180 W.
This manuscript describes its the overall function and layout, and provides some details on the design and performance of its main components.

Files in Document:

• aLIGO Input Optics Moriond.pdf (5.1 MB)

Topics:

• Input Optics

Authors:

• Giacomo Ciani

Keywords:

IO Input Optics overview

Notes and Changes:

This is the version submitted for publication

Associated with Events:

held from 14 Mar 2015 to 21 Mar 2015 in La Thuile, Aosta valley, Italy

Publication Information:

Submitted for publication in the conference proceedings (after approval by