Quantum noise in gravitational-wave interferometers: Overview and recent developments
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2009-11-10 v1
Abstract
We present an overview of quantum noise in gravitational wave interferometers. Gravitational wave detectors are extensively modified variants of a Michelson interferometer and the quantum noise couplings are strongly influenced by the interferometer configuration. We describe recent developments in the treatment of quantum noise in the complex interferometer configurations of present-day and future gravitational-wave detectors. In addition, we explore prospects for the use of squeezed light in future interferometers, including consideration of the effects of losses, and the choice of optimal readout schemes.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0306055,
title = {Quantum noise in gravitational-wave interferometers: Overview and recent developments},
author = {Thomas Corbitt and Nergis Mavalvala},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0306055},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
13 pages, 5 figures