The thermal noise limit to the Virgo sensitivity. (English) Zbl 0991.83518
Summary: The expected current limit to the Virgo sensitivity is presented. New materials to realize a low thermal noise suspension for the Virgo optics are investigated. A promising fused silica suspension for the Virgo mirrors is presented.
MSC:
83B05 | Observational and experimental questions in relativity and gravitational theory |
83C35 | Gravitational waves |