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Control of the Gravitational Wave Interferometric Detector Advanced Virgo (Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2018)

Control of the Gravitational Wave Interferometric Detector Advanced Virgo

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"Control of the Gravitational Wave Interferometric Detector Advanced Virgo" by Julia Casanueva Diaz is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This book focuses on the development and implementation of the longitudinal, angular and frequency controls of the Advanced Virgo detector, both from the simulation and experimental point of view, which contributed to Virgo reaching a sensitivity that enabled it to join the LIGO-Virgo O2 run in August 2017. This data taking was very successful, with the first direct detection of a binary black hole merger (GW170814) using the full network of three interferometers, and the first detection and localization of a binary neutron star merger (GW170817).

The second generation of gravitational wave detector, Advanced Virgo, is capable of detecting differential displacements of the order of 10-21m. This means that it is highly sensitive to any disturbance, including the seismic movement of the Earth. For this reason an active control is necessary to keep the detector in place with sufficient accuracy.

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Best For: Researchers and students in gravitational wave detection and interferometry
Focus: Development and implementation of control systems for the Advanced Virgo gravitational wave detector
Covers: Longitudinal, angular, and frequency controls; simulation and experimental approaches; sensitivity improvements enabling key gravitational wave detections
Why It Matters: Precise control is essential for detecting extremely small displacements caused by gravitational waves, allowing Advanced Virgo to contribute to landmark observations in astrophysics

"Control of the Gravitational Wave Interferometric Detector Advanced Virgo" by Julia Casanueva Diaz is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Julia Casanueva Diaz

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

This book focuses on the development and implementation of the longitudinal, angular and frequency controls of the Advanced Virgo detector, both from the simulation and experimental point of view, which contributed to Virgo reaching a sensitivity that enabled it to join the LIGO-Virgo O2 run in August 2017. This data taking was very successful, with the first direct detection of a binary black hole merger (GW170814) using the full network of three interferometers, and the first detection and localization of a binary neutron star merger (GW170817).

The second generation of gravitational wave detector, Advanced Virgo, is capable of detecting differential displacements of the order of 10-21m. This means that it is highly sensitive to any disturbance, including the seismic movement of the Earth. For this reason an active control is necessary to keep the detector in place with sufficient accuracy.

AuthorJulia Casanueva Diaz
PublisherSpringer
Published2019-08-23
ISBN-139783030071301
BindingPaperback
Pages222
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience | Space Science | Astronomy ; Science | Weights & Measures ; Science | Physics | Gravity ; Technology & Engineering | Lasers & Photonics ; Technology & Engineering | Measurement ; Science | Physics | Relativity ; Science | Physics | Optics & Light
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesSpringer Theses

Format: Paperback

Length: 222 pages

Language: English

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