2 papers
gr-qc2026
Analytical estimates of core optics stray light noise and design requirements for ground based gravitational wave detectors
M. Andrés-Carcasona, M. Evans
We present an analytical framework to translate detector sensitivity into stray light requirements for the core optics region of ground based gravitational wave interferometers. We…
gr-qc2026
Beam tube boundary effects in stray light modeling of long Fabry-Perot arm cavities for third-generation gravitational-wave detectors
M. Andrés-Carcasona, M. Evans
Next-generation gravitational-wave detectors such as Cosmic Explorer and the Einstein Telescope will operate 10-40 km Fabry-Perot arm cavities inside vacuum beam tubes. FFT-based p…