Mirrors used in the LIGO interferometers for first detection of gravitational waves.
For the first time, direct detection of gravitational waves occurred in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) interferometers. These advanced detectors require large fused silica mirrors with optical and mechanical properties and have never been reached until now. This paper details the main achievements of these ion beam sputtering coatings.
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Michel
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Balzarini
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Degallaix
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