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Scientific objectives of Einstein Telescope

Classical and Quantum Gravity · 2012 · Vol. 29(12) · pp. 124013–124013

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Abstract

The advanced interferometer network will herald a new era in observational astronomy. There is a very strong science case to go beyond the advanced detector network and build detectors that operate in a frequency range from 1Hz to 10kHz, with sensitivity a factor 10 better in amplitude. Such detectors will be able to probe a range of topics in nuclear physics, astronomy, cosmology and fundamental physics, providing insights into many unsolved problems in these areas. © 2012 IOP Publishing Ltd.

Superconducting and THz Device Technology Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research Dark Matter and Cosmic PhenomenaDetectorCosmologyEinstein TelescopeInterferometrySensitivity (control systems)EinsteinObservational cosmology