Suggestions for modifications to future suspension designs

Document #:

LIGO-T1300993-v3

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

Summary of a discussion at Stanford on June 26, 2013 brainstorming changes we might want in beyond-aLIGO suspensions.

Files in Document:

• T13000993-v3_SuggestionsForFutureSuspensions.pdf (37.0 kB)

Other Files:

• T13000993-v3_SuggestionsForFutureSuspensions.docx (150.0 kB)

Topics:

• Basic R&D

Authors:

• Brian Lantz
• Jeffrey Kissel
• Brett Shapiro
• Dakota Madden-Fong
• Dan DeBra

Related Documents:

• LIGO-G1601426: Alternative design approach for caging, sensing, and controlling next generation suspensions

Referenced by:

• LIGO-G1500418-v3: Practical considerations for quad suspension upgrades
• LIGO-T1500120-v1: Suggested Improvements to SEI / SUS Designs for aLIGO Upgrades
• LIGO-T2100287-v1: Calculations for optimal mass distributions in multi-stage suspensions
• LIGO-G2102249-v1: Suspension thoughts