Gravitational waves were predicted by Einstein over 75 years ago,
but have not yet been seen. This book is about the technology of
the new generation of interferometric gravitational wave detectors
now being built, such as the LIGO (Laser Interferometric
Gravitational-Wave Observatory) project in the US. The book aims to
make plain how these detectors function, and why it is reasonable
to think that gravitational waves may be successfully detected in
the next decade.After an introduction to the physical and
astronomical aspects of gravitational waves, the book concentrates
on explaining the basic principles behind the detectors and
discusses the strategies for utilising them. All the required
background in astronomy, optics and experimental physics techniques
is developed within the text, and anyone with an undergraduate
knowledge of physics will be able to follow the arguments
presented. The book will be of use not just to physicists and
astronomers who wish to acquaint themselves with the subject, but
will also prove useful for courses in experimental physics at the
advanced undergraduate and graduate levels.
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