UKRI-2121 LISA Optical Bench Baseplate
The LISA concept for directly detecting the oscillating strain in spacetime caused by gravitational waves shares the scheme used in all laser interferometer-based gravitational wave detectors: The passage of the wave is detected by measuring the time-varying changes of optical pathlength between test masses isolated from all forces other than gravitational waves. The project draws on experience gleaned from the LISA Pathfinder (LPF) mission, a pioneering mission to test the LISA concept and demonstrate key concepts...
Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Value
£2,500,000
Published
23 Jun 2022
Closes
28 Jul 2022
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Swindon
Procurement method
Open
Category
Goods
Contract starts
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Contract ends
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CPV classifications
38600000
Optical instruments
38630000
Astronomical and optical instruments
Lots
Lot 1 UKRI-2121 LISA Optical Bench Baseplate
£2,500,000
The optical bench will host the optical components that enable the LISA interferometers to function. Components will be mounted on both sides – as shown below – using a silicate bonding process proven on the LISA Pathfinder experiment. To ensure stability the Optical Bench Baseplate will be manufactured from Zerodur, acid etched to maximise strength and poli...
Delivery: United Kingdom
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