17–23 May 2026
Hotel Hermitage, La Biodola, Isola d'Elba
Europe/Rome timezone

The Pendulum-Inverted Pendulum: simulation-driven characterization of a novel seismic isolation filter for third-generation gravitational-wave observatories

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Hotel Hermitage, La Biodola, Isola d'Elba

Hotel Hermitage, La Biodola, Isola d'Elba

Poster Exploring new directions Poster Session

Speaker

Michele Vacatello (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)

Description

Future third-generation gravitational-wave detectors aim to improve sensitivity by at least an order of magnitude. In this context, enhanced low-frequency performance is crucial for the detection of high-mass and high-redshift systems, improved source localization, timely alerts for electromagnetic follow-up, and the observation of predicted sources such as rotating pulsars. In this contribution, we present ongoing simulation efforts aimed at the development and characterization of the Pendulum-Inverted Pendulum. We provide transfer functions and noise projections supporting this novel prototype seismic filter for low-frequency noise mitigation. This approach aims to reduce the height and complexity of current attenuation systems, resulting in a more compact solution while lowering costs and installation works.

Author

Michele Vacatello (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)

Co-authors

Francesco Fidecaro (University of Pisa and INFN) Maria Antonietta Palaia (Università di Pisa and INFN-Pisa) Massimiliano Razzano (University of Pisa and INFN-Pisa) Matteo Baratti (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)

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