Abstract
A mismatch of the radii of curvature of the mirrors in the arms of an interferometric gravitational-wave detector can be partly compensated by creating a thermal gradient inside the mirror. This paper shows how the interference quality at the output of the German/British GEO 600 gravitational-wave detector could be improved with a simple ring heater.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S985-S989 |
Journal | Classical and Quantum Gravity |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Mar 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |