1. LCGT seismic Attenuation System DRADF DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT

2. The LCGT-SAS Seismic Attenuation System is a modern, simplified and improved version of the Virgo Superattenuators

3. Two tunnel solution LCGT SAS is mounted between two tunnels due to the restrictions from the reserved space for the cryostat

4. Alternatives The alternatives: – A space frame around the cryostat Would have hampered the installation of the cryostat Would have been a weaker support – Hooking the IP support point from the ceiling of a larger cave Would have been difficult dangerous and weaker

5. Two tunnel solution The two tunnel solution requires less rock removal, it is marginally cheaper and much more stable (mining-wise, seismically, and mechanically)

6. LCGT SAS wire length The 2.2 m wire length between attenuation filters is determined by the mining requirements : – Minimum 5 m between tunnels – Space needed between the curved cave ceiling and crane straight beam It is not determined by the attenuation requirements of LCGT 5m min 2.2 m

7. LCGT SAS It is a prototype for third generation GWIDs Mitigates the technical problems and costs associated with digging large caverns 5m min 2.2 m

8. LCGT SAS damping strategy Mode damping is vital for easy locking of the interferometer One extra filter is added at the beginning of the chain to provide passive Eddy current damping for the attenuation chain internal modes.

9. Add damping simulation

10. LCGT SAS damping strategy Like in TAMA or Virgo accelerometers are foreseen for the inverted pendulum table for active attenuation In LCGT only a backup

11. LCGT SAS pre-attenuation strategy LCGT SAS has an Inverted pendulum-top filter pre-attenuator stage, to deal with: – Microseismic noise – Tidal movements Performs the same functions of the LIGO three active stages.

12. Attenuation strategy Topologically LCGT-SAS is a Virgo-clone with two less filters than Virgo OK because better seismic weather underground LCGT SAS is expected to have same or better attenuation capabilities than Virgo

13. February 27, 2009F. Frasconi - INFN Pisa13 Passive attenuation measurements/CITF Thermal Noise Measured Upper Limit

14. LCGT SAS attenuation strategy Because of the longer wires the attenuation should start at 41% lower frequency than Virgo LCGT SAS has one more attenuation stage than Advanced LIGO

15. Payload strategy The payload is defined to be 300 kg For Cryogenic payload development see separate presentation Three options for warm payload: Initial: 10 kg test masses Advanced: 40 kg test masses Heavy: 80 kg test masses 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg

16. Payload strategy Bottom filter supporting: – Intermediate mass (1 wire on GAS) – Intermediate recoil mass (4 wires) Intermediate mass supporting: – Test mass(4 fibers) – Coaxial recoil mass(4 wires)

17. Payload strategy Virgo Design Uncontrolled test masses – Controlled at lock acquisition Magnetic actuators Need to avoid Eddy current perturbations on controls Dielectric masses

18. Payload strawman design

19. Simple brick-like intermediate mass Simple box like intermediate reaction mass Virgo style Recoil mass surrounding test mass 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg

20. Fused silica or Pyrex structures Fused Silica parts bonded with glass frit or UV epoxy Possibly Initial LCGT in metal

21. Test mass evolution in case of delay of cryogenics Test mass 10 kg40 kg80 kg Recoil mass80 kg60 kg20 kg

22. Auxiliary optics LCGT designed with recycler telescopes in mind Dedicated low attenuation towers for individual mirrors

23. Auxiliary optics external structure Inverted pendulum table on space frame surrounding vacuum chamber

24. Auxiliary optics payload 10 kg mirrors from LIGO Coaxial recoil mass in tandem because – No side occupancy for folded beams – Transmitted beam clearance