Apr 18, 2016
In the final report now delivered to ESA, the Gravitational Observatory Advisory Team concludes that the L3 mission in gravitational waves is technically feasible. Laser interferometry between free-falling test masses is a well-established technical baseline.
The Gravitational Observatory Advisory Team (GOAT) reported in summary to the ESA Executive:
• an L3 mission in gravitational waves is technically feasible, with laser interferometry between free-falling test masses as a well-established technical baseline;
• the scientific potential of a space mission in gravitational wave astronomy is compelling, and made more so by the recent Advanced LIGO results;
• the technical and scientific knowledge base now residing in Europe as a result of LISA Pathfinder argues for the timely implementation of a gravitational wave observatory under European leadership.
Download the full report here:
http://www.cosmos.esa.int/documents/427239/653121/goat-final-submitted1.pdf/10eaf634-e7df-4db2-921b-43d930993101
Contact:
Dr. Benjamin Knispel
benjamin.knispel@aei.mpg.de