Abstract
We describe a novel off-axis Hartmann wavefront sensor, developed for the measurement of wavefront distortions induced in the mirrors (test masses) of advanced gravitational wave interferometers by residual absorption of the circulating laser power.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1575-1580 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | General Relativity and Gravitation |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published or Issued - Sept 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Gravitational wave interferometers
- Hartmann sensor
- Wavefront distortion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)