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Explore the use of superattenuators in seismic isolation for advanced detectors like VIRGO and LIGO. Focus on passive attenuation, thermal and ground seismic noise reduction, and achieving high sensitivity. Discuss the impact of wind and optimize control for maximum performance.
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2 Hz Long Pendula Ground Resonances f-2N Transmisson Frequency (Hz) Soft Springs Mirror
Superattenuator Magnetic Antisprings 8 m Blade Springs
Transfer Function Indirect Measurement Thermal Noise Ground Seismic Noise Mirror Residual Seismic Noise
GEO600 TAMA 300 VIRGO LIGO
Displacement (m .Hz-1/2) Transfer Function < 10-10 SA design e freccette Top frequency (Hz) Mirror Direct Transfer Function Measurement
Residual Seismic Noise Upper Limits Thermal Noise Ground Seismic Noise Mirror Residual Seismic Noise
AdV Sensitivity h(f) frequency (Hz)
V V V V 0.2 0.2 Magnet Coil -0.2 -0.2 Lunghezza cavità l/100 Locking
Low Frequency Mirror Swing Ground Mirror
M g Inverted Pendulum Flex Joint 30 mHz
Accelerometers RESIDUAL SWING < 0.1 mm DSP DAC Actuators ADC
Digital Analog
0-200 mHz top-stage motion affected by wind MIRROR CORRECTION WIND SEA
Any Calm Actuator Range Optimization
Adv VIRGO Control noise in windy days (5% of running time)
…… and for third generation? Superattenuator Performance enough for AdV
High Sens Range Stressed Measurement T = 41943 s High Sens Range
TF < 3 x 10-13 TOP 7.6 x 10-6m Hz-1/2 1.5 x 10-9m Hz-1/2 MIRROR Stressed Measurement T = 41943 s High Sens Range 2 x 10-18m Hz-1/2
Underground input seismic noise will be much smaller WIDE SAFETY MARGIN 1.6 x 10-25Hz-1/2
Shift seismic wall from 3-4 Hz to 1-2 Hz
2 Hz Long Pendula Ground Resonances f-2N Transmisson Frequency (Hz) Soft Springs Mirror
N 1 Hz 2 Hz ------------------------- {3, 1.6*10-7, 5.4*10-10} {4, 4.8*10-8, 3.3*10-11} {5, 2.6*10-8, 3.4*10-12} {6, 2.3*10-8, 6.7*10-12} {7, 2.1*10-8, 2.6*10-12} Optimized at 1Hz Courtesy G. Cella ~50 m Horizontal
Tiltmeters R&D 10-8-10-9 rad Hz-1/2 @ 30 mHz
Control Noise (Now) Low Noise DAC development (R&D in progress) 5-10 How much ultra-low freq. dynamics is reduced underground ? Extension of Hierarchical Control………………
CONCLUSIONS Superattenuators are adequate for Advanced Detectors (Passive Isolation & Low Noise Control) A 6D inertial top stage control could help in windy days (SAFE program) ET Superattenuator design dominated by the “seismic wall” frequency requirement (Newtonian noise estimates)