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Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik,
University of Glasgow, Cardiff University, University of Birmingham, Universitat de les Illes Balears
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GEO600 Specifications

Armlength, orientation, tube diameter, laser type, laser power, power recycling, optics, signal recycling, frequency range, bandwidth, sensitivity
Armlength 2 x 600 m
Orientation NNW and ENE
Tube diameter 60 cm
Laser type Diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser at 1064 nm
Laser power 10 W single mode at 1064 nm
Power recycling up to 10 kW
Optics 25 cm diameter fused-silica mirrors
Signal recycling up to 1000 times
Frequency range  50 Hz to 1.5 kHz
Bandwidth > 60 Hz (depending on signal recycling factor)
Vacuum pressure < 10-8 mbar
Sensitivity depending on bandwidth
   h ~ 10-20 ... 10-21 (for bursts)
   h ~ 10-26 (for cw signals and 1 yr integration time)