Techniques in advanced speedmeter interferometry for gravitational wave detection

Lead Research Organisation: University of Glasgow
Department Name: School of Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

Techniques in advanced speedmeter interferometry for gravitational wave detection

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ST/R504750/1 01/10/2017 30/09/2021
1947199 Studentship ST/R504750/1 01/10/2017 31/03/2021 Joseph Briggs
 
Description LVK collaboration 
Organisation LIGO Scientific Collaboration
Country United States 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Visit to the LIGO Louisiana observator to help build the prototype laser table for future observing runs.
Collaborator Contribution LVK collaboration relies on many scientists from around the world improving and characterising the detector.
Impact Work that will be used for future obsering runs for LIGO.
Start Year 2018
 
Description Edinburgh Science Festival 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Helped run a stall at the edinburgh science festival. We spoke to members of the public about the science of gravitational wave detection
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2018