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Sensitivity studies for third-generation gravitational wave observatories

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Published 18 April 2011 2011 IOP Publishing Ltd
, , Citation S Hild et al 2011 Class. Quantum Grav. 28 094013 DOI 10.1088/0264-9381/28/9/094013

0264-9381/28/9/094013

Abstract

Advanced gravitational wave detectors, currently under construction, are expected to directly observe gravitational wave signals of astrophysical origin. The Einstein Telescope (ET), a third-generation gravitational wave detector, has been proposed in order to fully open up the emerging field of gravitational wave astronomy. In this paper we describe sensitivity models for ET and investigate potential limits imposed by fundamental noise sources. A special focus is set on evaluating the frequency band below 10 Hz where a complex mixture of seismic, gravity gradient, suspension thermal and radiation pressure noise dominates. We develop the most accurate sensitivity model, referred to as ET-D, for a third-generation detector so far, including the most relevant fundamental noise contributions.

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10.1088/0264-9381/28/9/094013