2 papers
physics.optics2026
Thermal Noise Reduction in Ternary Optical Coatings: From Ti::GeO-Based Ternary Systems to High Index Materials
Vincenzo Pierro, Guerino Avallone, Jessica Steinlechner +11
Minimizing coating thermal noise is crucial for enhancing gravitational wave detector sensitivity, with a target Amplitude Spectral Density Reduction Factor (ASD RF) of relat…
physics.app-ph2025
Comparative Analysis of Thermal Models for Test Masses in Next-Generation Gravitational Wave Interferometers
Vincenzo Pierro, Vincenzo Fiumara, Guerino Avallone +8
Accurate thermal modeling of Terminal Test Masses (TTMs) is crucial for optimizing the sensitivity of gravitational wave interferometers like Virgo. In fact, in such gravitational…