Telescope Design for the LISA Mission
Abstract
The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Mission Proposal has been selected for the L3 Launch Opportunity for ESA’s Cosmic Visions Program. A space-based gravitational wave observatory is expected to see a rich array of astrophysical sources in a frequency band from 0.1 mHz to 0.1 Hz. The instrument operates by ranging between free-flying test masses as demonstrated by the LISA Pathfinder Mission. The ranging system requires an optical telescope to efficiently transfer light between the test masses, spaced 2.5 Gm apart. The requirements and current design for this optical telescope are described.
- Publication:
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AAS/High Energy Astrophysics Division
- Pub Date:
- March 2019
- Bibcode:
- 2019HEAD...1710972L