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Automated source of squeezed vacuum states driven by finite state machine based software
C Nguyen1, M Bawaj2, V Sequino3
1Université de Paris, CNRS, Astroparticule et Cosmologie, F-75006 Paris, France.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|July 10, 2021
Summary
We developed an automated setup for generating optical squeezed states to reduce quantum noise in gravitational-wave detectors. This system enhances detector sensitivity and ensures stable, reliable operation during astrophysical observations.
Area of Science:
- Quantum optics
- Gravitational-wave astronomy
- Experimental physics
Background:
- Squeezed vacuum states are crucial for reducing quantum noise in gravitational-wave detectors.
- Improving detector sensitivity is essential for astrophysical observations.
- Maintaining stable "science mode" operation with high duty-cycles is critical for detectors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a highly automated setup for generating optical squeezed states.
- To ensure the setup is user-friendly, stable, and capable of auto-recovery.
- To integrate the setup with the Virgo detector's existing infrastructure.
Main Methods:
- Utilized finite state machines for supervising control loops in the automated setup.
- Designed optical properties and locking techniques for efficient squeezed state generation.
- Developed automation algorithms for seamless operation and integration.
Main Results:
- Successfully developed a highly automated optical squeezed state generation setup.
- The setup demonstrates ease of use, operational stability, and auto-recovery capabilities.
- Compatibility with the Virgo detector's hardware and software infrastructure was achieved.
Conclusions:
- The automated squeezed state generation setup significantly contributes to reducing quantum noise in gravitational-wave detectors.
- This advancement enhances detector sensitivity and operational reliability for astrophysical research.
- The system's design facilitates integration and stable performance within existing detector frameworks.
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