Quantum Limit for Laser Interferometric Gravitational-Wave Detectors from Optical Dissipation

We derive a quantum limit to the sensitivity of laser interferometric gravitational-wave detectors from optical-loss-induced dissipation, analogous to the sensitivity limit from the mechanical dissipation. It applies universally to different interferometer configurations and cannot be surpassed unle...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Miao, Haixing, Smith, Nicolas D., Evans, Matthew J
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2020
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/124998