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Cryogenic equipment for a gravitational antenna of 20 kg

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5262027
The experimental cryogenic equipment is detailed for an aluminum gravitational wave antenna of 10 or 20 kg weight, using piezoelectric ceramics as vibration sensors, and refrigerated to liquid helium temperature. The sensitivity of this type of antenna is compared to the traditional types.
Research Organization:
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Frascati (Italy). Lab. per il Plasma nello Spazio
OSTI ID:
5262027
Report Number(s):
N-77-25356; LPS-76-23
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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