PSL photodetector design document

Document #:

LIGO-T0900618-v5

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

The photodetectors used in the PSL area and their performance are described in this document. Four different types are designed for locking, monitoring, power monitoring and for the power stabilization loop.

Files in Document:

• PSL photodetector design document (PSLpddd_v5.pdf, file is not accessible)

Topics:

• Laser Systems
• Final Design

Authors:

• Patrick Kwee
• Jan Poeld

Keywords:

photodetector PSL

Notes and Changes:

V5 just contains a reference to the PD design used for the first loop power stabilization, because the information on that in v4 was outdated.

Referenced by:

• LIGO-E1200488: aLIGO, PSL,Laser
• LIGO-T0900649-v4: PSL Final Design Document
• LIGO-E1200491: aLIGO, PSL, Pre-Modecleaner (PMC)
• LIGO-E1200489: aLIGO, PSL, Intensity Stabilization (ISS)