用于首次探测引力波的激光干涉引力波天文台（LIGO）干涉仪中的镜子。

Mirrors used in the LIGO interferometers for first detection of gravitational waves.

作者信息

Pinard L, Michel C, Sassolas B, Balzarini L, Degallaix J, Dolique V, Flaminio R, Forest D, Granata M, Lagrange B, Straniero N, Teillon J, Cagnoli G

出版信息

Appl Opt. 2017 Feb 1;56(4):C11-C15. doi: 10.1364/AO.56.000C11.

DOI:10.1364/AO.56.000C11

PMID:28158044

Abstract

For the first time, direct detection of gravitational waves occurred in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) interferometers. These advanced detectors require large fused silica mirrors with optical and mechanical properties and have never been reached until now. This paper details the main achievements of these ion beam sputtering coatings.

摘要

激光干涉引力波天文台（LIGO）干涉仪首次实现了对引力波的直接探测。这些先进的探测器需要具备光学和机械性能的大型熔融石英镜，而这些性能迄今为止从未实现过。本文详细介绍了这些离子束溅射涂层的主要成果。