We describe the present state and future evolution of the Virgo gravitational wave detector, realized by the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory, in Cascina near Pisa in Italy. We summarize basic principles of the operation and the design features of the Virgo detector. We present the sensitivity evolution due to a series of intermediate upgrades called Virgo+ which is being completed this year and includes new monolithic suspensions. We describe the present scientific potential of the detector. Finally we discuss the plans for the second generation of the detector, called Advanced Virgo, introducing its new features, the expected sensitivity evolution and the scientific potential.

Accadia, T., Acernese, F., Antonucci, F., Astone, P., Ballardin, G., Barone, F., et al. (2011). Status of the Virgo project. CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM GRAVITY, 28(11), 1-10 [10.1088/0264-9381/28/11/114002].

Status of the Virgo project

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2011

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We describe the present state and future evolution of the Virgo gravitational wave detector, realized by the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory, in Cascina near Pisa in Italy. We summarize basic principles of the operation and the design features of the Virgo detector. We present the sensitivity evolution due to a series of intermediate upgrades called Virgo+ which is being completed this year and includes new monolithic suspensions. We describe the present scientific potential of the detector. Finally we discuss the plans for the second generation of the detector, called Advanced Virgo, introducing its new features, the expected sensitivity evolution and the scientific potential.
2011
Accadia, T., Acernese, F., Antonucci, F., Astone, P., Ballardin, G., Barone, F., et al. (2011). Status of the Virgo project. CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM GRAVITY, 28(11), 1-10 [10.1088/0264-9381/28/11/114002].
Accadia, T; Acernese, F; Antonucci, F; Astone, P; Ballardin, G; Barone, F; Barsuglia, M; Basti, A; Bauer, Ts; Bebronne, M; Beker, Mg; Belletoile, A; B...espandi
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