Impressions of CARM/ALS

Document #:

LIGO-G1400519-v2

Document type:

G - Presentations (eg Graphics)

Abstract:

An over-ambitious attempt to give a complete view of the CARM / ALS system as it currently stands. To be presented at the Detector Group meeting.

Files in Document:

• G1400519-v2.pdf (4.3 MB)

Other Files:

• G1400519-v2.pptx (7.4 MB)
• carm_als_kissel20180910.mp3 (carm_als_kissel20180910.mp3, 66.2 MB)
• carm_als_kissel20180911.mp3 (carm_als_kissel20180911.mp3, 44.1 MB)

Topics:

• Commissioning
• Input Optics
• Suspensions
• Sensing and Control
• System Engineering
• Installation
• Laser Systems
• Modelling

Authors:

• Jeffrey Kissel

Keywords:

ALS CARM VCO Detector Group Meeting

Notes and Changes:

Massive update to "finish" the talk.
- Some small updates to how the COMM offset is applied
- Full lock acquisition sequence (for CARM) is shown
- A few more slides with details like AOMs vs. EOMs, and an aside on 1f vs 3 locking.

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