Speaker
Conor Mow-Lowry
(Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Description
The test-masses for ET-LF present one of the most complex hardware design challenges in the whole project. We propose a conceptual design for the towers that is capable in principle of addressing several concerns: rigid mounting of the suspension system; interfaces with the cryogenic and cryogentic vacuum systems; and clean installation and access. The design simplifies the civil-infrastructure interface, operating in a single cavern without underfloor excavation. There are many complex design issues still to address, but there do not appear to be any technological show-stoppers.
Authors
Alessandro Bertolini
Alexandra Mitchell
Conor Mow-Lowry
(Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Henk Jan Bulten
Dr
Joris van Heijningen
(VU Amsterdam)
Michele Valentini
Nathan Holland
Pooya Saffarieh
Robin Cornelissen
Mr
Sander Sijtsma
(Nikhef)
