Research and Development for Third-Generation Gravitational Wave Detectors

Robert L. Ward*, Bram J.J. Slagmolen*, Yoichi Aso*

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    Abstract

    Gravitational wave astronomy is a new and exciting field but has a long history as well as a bright future. The first detections of gravitational waves were from instruments of the second generation of detectors – the first generation of kilometer-scale ground based detectors operated as planned, but did not conclusively observe gravitational waves. The second-generation detectors (Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo) opened the field, and the third-generation detectors will expand our view of the gravitational wave universe to cosmic distances. This chapter will discuss the technological research and development required to build these third-generation detectors.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHandbook of Gravitational Wave Astronomy
    PublisherSpringer Singapore
    Pages301-360
    Number of pages60
    ISBN (Electronic)9789811643064
    ISBN (Print)9789811643057
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2022

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