An overview of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna

Abstract

The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna will detect gravitational waves with frequencies from 0.1 mHz to 1 Hz. This article provides a brief overview of LISA's science goals followed by a tutorial of the LISA measurement concept.

6 pages, 3 figures, conference paper

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