Superior performance optical coatings for next-generation interferometry

该项目旨在研究光学涂层中的基波噪声，这是最先进的天文天文台、全球计时标准和光子学应用的限制因素。引力波探测器是精密工程的奇迹，在基础科学领域产生了突破性的发现，尤其受到涂层噪声的影响。拟议中的实验计划以前所未有的灵敏度在低温下运行，以进行沉积方法、涂层材料和层结构的可行性研究。我们的目标是采用创新的方法来开发澳大利亚制造的光学涂层，该涂层具有卓越的性能和优点，适用于最苛刻的科学和工业应用。

This project aims to investigate fundamental noise in optical coatings, a limiting factor for state-of-the-art astronomical observatories, global timing standards, and photonics applications. Gravitational wave detectors, marvels of precision engineering that have produced ground-breaking discoveries in fundamental science, are particularly afflicted by coating noise. The proposed experiment plans to operate at cryogenic temperatures with unprecedented sensitivity to conduct feasibility studies of deposition methods, coating materials, and layer structures. The goal is to deploy innovative methods to develop Australian-made optical coatings with superior performance and merit for the most demanding scientific and industrial applications.