Publications (11)
Parametric gravity wave detector
G. Gemme, A. Chincarini, R. Parodi +2
Since 1978 superconducting coupled cavities have been proposed as a sensitive detector of gravitational waves. The interaction of the gravitational wave with the cavity walls, and…
All-sky incoherent search for periodic signals with Explorer 2005 data
P. Astone, D. Babusci, M. Bassan +31
The data collected during 2005 by the resonant bar Explorer are divided into segments and incoherently summed in order to perform an all-sky search for periodic gravitational wave…
All-sky search of NAUTILUS data
P. Astone, M. Bassan, P. Bonifazi +33
A search for periodic gravitational-wave signals from isolated neutron stars in the NAUTILUS detector data is presented. We have analyzed half a year of data over the frequency ban…
Two Coupled Superconducting Cavities as a Gravitational Wave Detector: First Experimental Results
Ph. Bernard, G. Gemme, R. Parodi +1
First experimental results of a feasibility study of a gravitational wave detector based on two coupled superconducting cavities are presented. Basic physical principles underlying…
The rf control and detection system for PACO the parametric converter detector
Ph. Bernard, G. Gemme, R. Parodi +1
In this technical note the rf control and detection system for a detector of small harmonic displacements based on two coupled microwave cavities (PACO) is presented. The basic ide…
A detector of small harmonic displacements based on two coupled microwave cavities
Ph. Bernard, G. Gemme, R. Parodi +1
The design and test of a detector of small harmonic displacements is presented. The detector is based on the principle of the parametric conversion of power between the resonant mo…
Microwave apparatus for gravitational waves observation
R. Ballantini, Ph. Bernard, S. Calatroni +13
In this report the theoretical and experimental activities for the development of superconducting microwave cavities for the detection of gravitational waves are presented.
Superconducting cavity transducer for resonant gravitational radiation antennas
R. Ballantini, M. Bassan, A. Chincarini +3
Parametric transducers, such as superconducting rf cavities, can boost the bandwidth and sensitivity of the next generation resonant antennas, thanks to a readily available technol…
The Stern-Gerlach interaction between a traveling particle and a time varying magnetic field
M. Conte, M. Ferro, G. Gemme +3
The general expression of the Stern-Gerlach force is deduced for a charged particle, endowed with a magnetic moment, which travels inside a time varying magnetic field. Then, the e…
Molybdenum sputtering film characterization for high gradient accelerating structures
S. Bini, B. Spataro, A. Marcelli +13
Technological advancements are strongly required to fulfill the demands of new accelerator devices with the highest accelerating gradients and operation reliability for the future…
A detector of gravitational waves based on coupled microwave cavities
Ph. Bernard, A. Chincarini, G. Gemme +2
Since 1978 superconducting coupled cavities have been proposed as sensitive detector of gravitational waves. The interaction of the gravitational wave with the cavity walls, and th…