The 100 years since the publication of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity saw
significant development of the understanding of the theory, the identification of potential …

The field of cavity optomechanics is reviewed. This field explores the interaction between
electromagnetic radiation and nanomechanical or micromechanical motion. This review …

The detection of gravitational waves from compact binary mergers by LIGO has opened the
era of gravitational wave astronomy, revealing a previously hidden side of the cosmos. To …

Following a major upgrade, the two advanced detectors of the Laser Interferometer
Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) held their first observation run between September …

The Advanced LIGO gravitational wave detectors are second-generation instruments
designed and built for the two LIGO observatories in Hanford, WA and Livingston, LA, USA …

Written by a world-renowned authority of optical coatings, Thin-Film Optical Filters, Fourth
Edition presents an introduction to thin-film optical filters for both manufacturers and users …

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) consists of two widely
separated 4 km laser interferometers designed to detect gravitational waves from distant …

The next few years should see the commissioning of several new gravitational wave
detectors of unprecedented sensitivity. There is real excitement for the Laser Interferometer …

Gravitational-wave detection has been pursued relentlessly for over 40 years. With the
imminent operation of a new generation of laser interferometers, it is expected that …

In solar cells, the mismatch between the Sun's emission spectrum and the cells' absorption
profile limits the efficiency of such devices, while in incandescent light bulbs, most of the …