Modeling of Alignment Sensing and Control for Enhanced LIGO

Document #:

LIGO-T080186-v1

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

This note presents a model of the alignment sensing and control (ASC) for Enhanced LIGO based on the Optickle simulation tool. In particular, effects induced by the radiation pressure are studied and discussed.

Files in Document:

• ASCeLIGO_LAST.pdf (887.9 kB)

Topics:

• Modelling
• Sensing and Control

Authors:

• Lisa Barsotti
• Matthew Evans

Keywords:

enhanced LIGO ASC radiation pressure