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GQuEST Output Filter Cavities (GQuEST)
Daniel Grass - posted 18:15, Tuesday 23 January 2024 (11434)
Michelson Setup to identify 500 Hz Cavity Noise

I set up a piezo assembly with a 10D20DM.8 1550 nm HR mirror, a viton o-ring, and a Noliac NAC2125-H08 piezo. This assembly is mounted on a 5-axis stage so that it can be aligned . I moved the flexure mount assembly to a new, fixed mount since the flexure mount itself can be moved. Once the mirrors are aligned, the michelson should be able to be locked. This should hopefully provide more sensitivity for our noise test.