Advanced QUadrature sensitive Interferometer REadout for gravitational wave detectors

Projektinformationen

AQUIRE

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 658366

DOI 10.3030/658366

Das Projekt endete am 16 September 2016

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 16 Juni 2015

Startdatum 1 November 2015

Enddatum 31 Oktober 2017

Finanziert unter

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Gesamtkosten € 195 454,80

EU-Beitrag € 195 454,80

Koordiniert durch

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
United Kingdom

Ziel

Novel configurations and concepts for interferometric gravitational-wave (GW) detectors will need a quantum-limited, quadrature-sensitive readout of the output signal. In principle, these requirements can be met by balanced homodyne detection (BHD), which is a well-established technique within table-top experiments in quantum optics. However, up to now no knowledge exists of whether BHD is compatible with the extreme requirements of large-scale interferometers. Within this project, I will use my knowledge of BHD to investigate its performance in interferometric setups with suspended optics, i.e. in an environment as in GW detectors. The research will cumulate in the design and construction of a monolithic BHD to be tested and used within the Sagnac Speedmeter testbed at the University of Glasgow. During my stay in Glasgow, I will benefit from the university’s highly regarded Career Development resources to increase my expertise in professional research management and leadership. At the end of my project I will have acquired substantial knowledge about suspended interferometer techniques, bridging the gap between table-top experiments and large-scale detectors. The results will pave the way for advanced quantum-noise suppression techniques in next-generation gravitational wave detectors such as the Einstein Telescope and LIGO Ultimate, providing high visibility of my research within the scientific community and leading to further career opportunities in GW astronomy

Wissenschaftliches Gebiet

• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › observational astronomy › gravitational waves
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › manufacturing engineering › subtractive manufacturing
• natural sciences › physical sciences › optics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › quantum physics › quantum optics

Schlüsselbegriffe

• Gravitational Wave Detection
• Balanced Homodyne Readout
• Quantum Noise
• Interferometry

Programm/Programme

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Thema/Themen

• MSCA-IF-2014-EF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF)

Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung

H2020-MSCA-IF-2014

Finanzierungsplan

MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)

Koordinator

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

• Netto-EU-Beitrag: € 195 454,80
• Adresse: UNIVERSITY AVENUE ; G12 8QQ Glasgow ; Vereinigtes Königreich
• Region: Scotland › West Central Scotland › Glasgow City
• Aktivitätstyp: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Gesamtkosten: € 195 454,80