Modeling an Optical Spring

Document #:

LIGO-T1100276-v1

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

The basic physics of an optical spring is developed analytically and modeled in the interferometer simulation tool Optickle.

Files in Document:

• writeup.pdf (360.0 kB)

Topics:

• Laser Systems
• Sensing and Control

Authors:

• Tobin Fricke

Keywords:

optickle