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Abstract
Each mirror of the interferometric gravitational wave antenna Virgo is attached to a Superattenuator, a chain of mechanical filters designed to suppress seismic vibrations, starting from a few Hz The filter chain attenuation has been measured by exciting its suspension point with sinuisodal forces and using the interferometer as sensor. The attenuation, measured at different frequencies, is compliant with the requirements of the next generation antenna Advanced Virgo In the third generation detector Einstein Telescope, the attenuation is sufficient above 3 Hz, independently of the underground site choice. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 182-189 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Astroparticle Physics |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2010 |
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Birmingham Astrophysics - Rolling Grant 2007-2012
Ponman, T. (Principal Investigator), Cruise, M. (Co-Investigator), Freise, A. (Co-Investigator), Raychaudhury, S. (Co-Investigator), Smith, G. (Co-Investigator), Speake, C. (Co-Investigator), Stevens, I. (Co-Investigator) & Vecchio, A. (Co-Investigator)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
1/04/07 → 31/03/12
Project: Research Councils