Scattering in the Interferometer

Document #:

LIGO-T970083-x0

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

Estimates of backscatter noise from the photodetectors and estimates of scattering from usual optical surfaces. Derivation given of the 'Golden Rule' for wide angle scattered power

Files in Document:

• T970083-00.pdf (23.1 kB)

Topics:

• Auxiliary Optics
• Basic R&D
• Sensing and Control

Authors:

• Rainer Weiss

Keywords:

Interferometer Scattered_Light backscatter Golden Rule

Notes and Changes:

updated abstract

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