Laser system development for gravitational-wave interferometry in space

Kenji Numata; Anthony W. Yu; Jordan B. Camp; Michael A. Krainak

doi:10.1117/12.2289051

15 February 2018 Laser system development for gravitational-wave interferometry in space

Kenji Numata, Anthony W. Yu, Jordan B. Camp, Michael A. Krainak

Proceedings Volume 10511, Solid State Lasers XXVII: Technology and Devices; 105111D (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2289051
Event: SPIE LASE, 2018, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

A highly stable and robust laser system is a key component of the space-based Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission, which is designed to detect gravitational waves from various astronomical sources. The baseline architecture for the LISA laser consists of a low-power, low-noise Nd:YAG non-planar ring oscillator (NPRO) followed by a diode-pumped Yb-fiber amplifier with ∼2 W output. We are developing such laser system at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), as well as investigating other laser options. In this paper, we will describe our progress to date and plans to demonstrate a technology readiness level (TRL) 6 LISA laser system.

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Kenji Numata, Anthony W. Yu, Jordan B. Camp, and Michael A. Krainak "Laser system development for gravitational-wave interferometry in space", Proc. SPIE 10511, Solid State Lasers XXVII: Technology and Devices, 105111D (15 February 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2289051

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