Using AI to perceive the universe in greater depth
5 days ago
- #LIGO
- #Gravitational Waves
- #AI in Astronomy
- Introduction of Deep Loop Shaping, a novel AI method to improve gravitational wave observatory control.
- Deep Loop Shaping reduces noise by 30-100 times in LIGO's most unstable feedback loop.
- Enhances stability of interferometer mirrors, enabling detection of more cosmic events with greater detail.
- Potential applications beyond LIGO include aerospace, robotics, and structural engineering for vibration suppression.
- LIGO's precision measurements of gravitational waves have revolutionized understanding of the universe.
- Deep Loop Shaping tested successfully on LIGO hardware, matching simulation performance.
- Method could expand LIGO's cosmological reach by eliminating control system noise.
- Collaboration between LIGO, Caltech, GSSI, and GDM led to this breakthrough.