LIGO Document T1200418-v3

LLO MC2 Violin Mode Q

Document #:
LIGO-T1200418-v3
Document type:
T - Technical notes
Other Versions:
LIGO-T1200418-v4
09 Sep 2014, 23:07
LIGO-T1200418-v1
28 Aug 2012, 14:13
Abstract:
This is a writeup of a quick calculation to understand the measured violin mode Q of the MC2 suspension at LLO but is applicable to all HSTS. The interesting conclusion is that the violin mode Q is dominated by thermoelastic damping which has its peak nearby.
Files in Document:
Other Files:
Notes and Changes:
Various refinements suggested by Jeff K, including a calculation of net thermal noise. Incorporate refitted Q’s from LLO alog 5280.

DCC Version 3.4.3, contact Document Database Administrators