Quantum squeezed light in gravitational-wave detectors
Date
2014-09-05
Authors
Chua, S. S. Y.
Slagmolen, B.J.J.
Shaddock, D. A.
McClelland, D. E.
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IOP Publishing
Abstract
The field of squeezed states for gravitational-wave (GW) detector enhancement
is rapidly maturing. In this review paper, we provide an analysis of the
field circa 2013. We begin by outlining the concept and description of
quantum squeezed states. This is followed by an overview of how quantum
squeezed states can improve GW detection, and the requirements on squeezed
states to achieve such enhancement. Next, an overview of current technology
for producing squeezed states, using atoms, optomechanical methods and
nonlinear crystals, is provided. We finally highlight the milestone squeezing
implementation experiments at the GEO600 and LIGO GW detectors.
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squeezed states, interferometry, gravitational-wave detectors
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Classical and Quantum Gravity
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Journal article