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
Venue
ICSO 2026 Conference Venue
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In 30 seconds
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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