Implications of the millions of scattering points found in LIGO coatings

Document #:

LIGO-G1600431-v2

Document type:

G - Presentations (eg Graphics)

Abstract:

The millions of scattering points found in LIGO coatings imply a theromdynamic origin, likely explained by the classical nucleation theory

Files in Document:

• LSC-Riccardo-Nucleation.ppt (3.0 MB)

Topics:

• Basic R&D
• Core Optics

Authors:

• Riccardo DeSalvo
• Lamar Glover

Keywords:

coatings thermal noise scatter

Referenced by:

• LIGO-G1600383-v4: Cal State LA presentation at LVC meeting
• LIGO-G1601751-v1: Study of Optical Scatterers within Coating Layers of LIGO Test-Mass Mirrors

Publication Information:

G1600430