Using low energy electrons to neutralize electrostatic charges on cryogenic test mass mirrors of future gravitational wave detectors

Spallino, L. and Angelucci, M. and Cimino, R. (2024) Using low energy electrons to neutralize electrostatic charges on cryogenic test mass mirrors of future gravitational wave detectors. Il nuovo cimento C, 47 (5). pp. 1-4. ISSN 1826-9885

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Abstract

Electrostatic charging is a limiting noise source for gravitational wave detection already at room temperature. The development of a mitigation method compliant with cryogenics is mandatory to preserve the performances envisaged by the upcoming generation of gravitational wave detectors. We have recently proposed the use of selected energy electrons (below few hundreds eV) impinging on the mirror surface to neutralize electrostatic charges of both polarities. Here we present the experimental evidence of the method on a 20nm SiO2/Si substrate.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: 500 Scienze naturali e Matematica > 530 Fisica
Depositing User: Marina Spanti
Date Deposited: 10 Jan 2025 12:01
Last Modified: 10 Jan 2025 12:01
URI: http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/23321

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