The LSC Instrument Science White Paper (2022-2023 edition)

Document #:

LIGO-T2200384-v2

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

Overview of the instrument research in the LSC (2022-2023)

Files in Document:

• Instrument_Science_White_Paper_2022.pdf (4.5 MB)

Topics:

• Basic R&D

Authors:

• Peter Fritschel
• Francois Schiettekatte
• Gabriele Vajente
• Lee McCuller
• Daniel Brown
• Volker Quetschke
• Jessica Steinlechner
• Bram Slagmolen

Notes and Changes:

Put in correct plot for Fig 3, strain sensitivity for A# (v1 had the strain noise plot without the reduced coating thermal noise).

Referenced by:

• LIGO-M2200183-v2: LSC 2022 Program