Large and extremely low loss: the unique challenges of gravitational wave mirrors

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J. Degallaix · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

C. Michel · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

B. Sassolas · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

A. Allocca · University of Pisa

Gianpetro Cagnoli · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Laurent Balzarini · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

V. Dolique

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This paper describes the making of large mirrors for laser interferometer gravitational wave detectors. These optics, working in the near infrared, are among the best optics ever created and played a crucial role in the first direct detection of gravitational waves from black holes or neutron star fusions.

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Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research Advanced Frequency and Time Standards Geophysics and Sensor Technology

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Published in: Journal of the Optical Society of America A

Volume 36, Issue 11, pp. C85-C85

DOI: 10.1364/josaa.36.000c85

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