TCS Actuator Noise Couplings

Document #:

LIGO-T060224-v7

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

Determines the transfer function between the TCS ring heater and CO2 laser projector and the effective displacement noise in the aLIGO interferometer.

Files in Document:

• T060224-v7.pdf (TCS Actuator Noise Couplings version 7.pdf, file is not accessible)

Other Files:

• T060224-v7.doc (TCS Actuator Noise Couplings version 7.doc, file is not accessible)

Topics:

• Auxiliary Optics
• Basic R&D

Authors:

• Phil Willems
• Aidan Brooks

Notes and Changes:

The electrostatic force section has been expended to include transverse forces and torques. These are found not to drive the requirements.

Referenced by:

• LIGO-T1100570-v5: Thermal Compensation System (TCS): CO2 Laser Projection System (CO2P) Final Design Document