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Publications (2)
gr-qc2017
Construction of KAGRA: an Underground Gravitational Wave Observatory
T. Akutsu, M. Ando, S. Araki +222
Major construction and initial-phase operation of a second-generation gravitational-wave detector KAGRA has been completed. The entire 3-km detector is installed underground in a m…
physics.ins-det2019
Vibration isolation system with a compact damping system for power recycling mirrors of KAGRA
Y. Akiyama, T. Akutsu, M. Ando +169
A vibration isolation system called Type-Bp system used for power recycling mirrors has been developed for KAGRA, the interferometric gravitational-wave observatory in Japan. A sus…