title: Elastooptical antenna for detection of gravitational radiation.
abstract: Using the photoelastic effect in transparent solids to detect stresses induced by a gravitational wave is proposed. The induced birefringence is measured by a polarimeter. The phase difference is amplified by a Fabry-Perot cavity containing the medium. The sensitivity of this optical strain sensor is discussed, and that of the antenna is estimated.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Boyer
authors.forename: B F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Lamouroux
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Prade
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Vinet