Record of Agreement: O5 coating selection for LIGO A+ and Virgo AdV+

Document #:

LIGO-M2100225-v1

Document type:

M - Management or Policy

Abstract:

Based on detailed presentations by the leading low-CTN coating research groups and review of publications and data, a joint advisory panel convened by LIGO and Virgo has delivered a consensus favoring pursuit of Titania-Germania alloy for full-scale development (see LIGO-M2100169/VIR-1207A-21).

Files in Document:

• pdf (O5 coating selection for AdV+ and A+-2.pdf, file is not accessible)

Topics:

• Advisory Boards (e.g., PAC, PAP, ...)
• Upgrades
• Core Optics
• Technical Review Board
• Memorandum
• A+ Project
• Basic R&D
• Collaboration

Authors:

• Michael Zucker
• Raffaele Flaminio

Related Documents:

• LIGO-M2100135: LIGO A+ and Virgo AdV+ selection process for O5 Test Mass Coating
• LIGO-M2100169: Panel Report LIGO A+ and Virgo AdV+ coating selection for O5