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The LISA Laser System – development approach, performance analyses and overall design

Dr. Kolja Nicklaus

SpaceTech GmbH

Day

Friday · 2026-10-16

Time

11:20 AM - 12:40 PM

Track

Track 2

Session

Lasers for Lisa and Remote Sensing

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Hall Track 2Session Lasers for Lisa and Remote Sensing

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The LISA Laser System utilizes a redundant architecture featuring dual laser assemblies and frequency references to maintain the extreme stability required for gravitational wave detection. By ensuring picometer-scale performance over 2.5 million-kilometer arm lengths, this design mitigates risks associated with long-duration space operations. The comprehensive development approach integrates high-reliability hardware to support consistent phase-sensitive measurements across the entire mission life.

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Topics & Subtopics

Precision Optics & MetrologyOptical Hardware & ManufacturingInstrument PerformanceLaser InterferometryFrequency ReferencesPrecision RangingAssembly & AlignmentQualification

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