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Nina Bode, Fabian Meylahn, Benno Willke

    Optics Express
    |October 29, 2020
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    A new laser system using sequential neodymium-doped yttrium orthovanadate (Nd:YVO4) amplifiers achieves 195 W of stable, low-noise power. This system is ideal for advanced gravitational wave detectors.

    Area of Science:

    • Physics
    • Optics
    • Gravitational Wave Astronomy

    Background:

    • Advanced gravitational wave detectors require highly stable, single-mode, single-frequency, and linearly polarized laser systems.
    • These systems must deliver high output power (around 200 W) and incorporate actuators for feedback control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a laser system meeting the stringent requirements for gravitational wave detectors.
    • To demonstrate its integration into a stabilization environment and its low-noise performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized sequential neodymium-doped yttrium orthovanadate (Nd:YVO4) amplifiers.
    • Integrated the amplifier system into a typical laser stabilization setup.
    • Implemented fast, low-noise feedback control systems for stabilization.

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    Main Results:

    • Achieved robust, low-noise operation of the laser system at an output power of 195 W.
    • Demonstrated the system's suitability for demanding applications like gravitational wave detection.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed Nd:YVO4 laser amplifier system meets the power and stability requirements for advanced gravitational wave detectors.
    • This system represents a viable technological advancement for enhancing gravitational wave detection capabilities.