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Acernese, F; Accadia, T; Beker, M G; Blom, M; Gouaty, R; Hello, P; Letendre, N; Marion, F; Rabeling, David; Ward, Robert
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We describe the present state and future evolution of the Virgo gravitational wave detector, realized by the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory, in Cascina near Pisa in Italy. We summarize basic principles of the operation and the design features of the Virgo detector. We present the sensitivity evolution due to a series of intermediate upgrades called Virgo+ which is being completed this year and includes new monolithic suspensions. We describe the present scientific...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2011 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/78660 |
Source: | Classical and Quantum Gravity |
DOI: | 10.1088/0264-9381/28/11/114002 |
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