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  392   Mon Jul 1 15:19:42 2024 Cynthia UpdateInterferometer SimulationsO4 and O5 mirror cavity scans with thermal effect   cavityScan_07_01.pdf 
  578   Thu May 15 12:03:41 2025 Xuesi MaInfrastructureElectronicsNoticeAll Sorensen power supplies are turned
off. The Cymac system is down (All Chassis
are down)
  
  67   Tue Apr 11 13:15:40 2023 CaoInfrastructureClean & BakeNitrogen gas tank replacedThe nitrogen gas tank has been replaced with
a new unit. The new tank is ultra pure nitrogen
(>99.9% nitrogen).

The new tank has been
  
  26   Fri Feb 10 16:34:45 2023 Huy Tuong CaoInfrastructureClean & BakeNitrogen gas tank ready to useCao,


Today I fixed the final bit related
to the nitrogen gas tank, which is to apply
sealing tape to M-NPT connector of the hose
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  412   Fri Jul 26 17:25:42 2024 JonInfrastructureComputersNew workstation ws4 installed in 1129Today I installed the second desktop workstation
in 1129. The new machine is an Intel NUC13ANHi5,
with a 12-Core Intel i5-1340P CPU, 32GB DDR4
 ws4.jpg 
  379   Thu Jun 20 18:01:11 2024 JonInfrastructureComputersNew workstation ws3 in 1129I have repurposed a spare Intel NUC to serve
as the first of two planned workstations
in 1129. Today I set it up with a fresh installation
  
  385   Wed Jun 26 15:33:41 2024 JonInfrastructureComputersNew workstation ws3 in 1129
Set-up of the first CDS workstation for
1129, ws3, is complete and the machine is
ready for use. The login credentials are
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  198   Wed Aug 9 11:32:56 2023 JonInfrastructureGeneralNew power cablesI delivered new NEMA 5-15 (120V / 15 A)
power cables to the lab for the following
items:
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  562   Fri Apr 25 19:18:10 2025 Luke UpdateScripts/ProgramsNew optimization plotsI have created two more plots. One on the
transmitted power for a specific configuration.
This was done by taking the product of the
 effective_power.pngproximity.png 
  575   Sun May 11 19:36:42 2025 Luke UpdateScripts/ProgramsNew optimization plotsSlides
I have re-run the optimization plots
with the changes mentioned last week. 
  
  135   Tue Jun 27 15:18:26 2023 PamellaUpdateFLIRNew data collection  
[Pamella]



  Yesterday,
I did a new data collection.  I could get
a better data in this time and I realized
 FLIR_data.002.jpegFLIR_data_2.002.jpeg 
  123   Tue Jun 13 21:33:46 2023 PamellaUpdateGeneralNew cabinet for PPI[Pamella and Dr.Richardson]

Dr. Richardson
installed the new cabinet outside the room
for the PPI equipments, and then I wiped
  
  157   Fri Jul 14 16:49:42 2023 PamellaUpdateFLIRNew bridge and calibration data[Pamella]


Aiden 3D printed a new
bridge for the heater and I installed the
new bridge yesterday. 
 I started
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  367   Mon May 13 14:48:27 2024 AidenUpdateVACNew Vacuum Chamber DesignI created a new model for the vacuum chamber
based on the ideas from last week's meeting.

It
should be noted that we can not have the
 VaccumChamberAssembly__Redesign_v5.jpg 
  398   Mon Jul 8 17:01:45 2024 ShaneUpdateCDSNew CyMAC internal layout[Jon, Shane]

Internal layout of CyMAC has
been updated (labeled image attached) to
accommodate the replacement of the two ribbon
 updated_cymac.jpeg 
  108   Tue May 30 14:51:27 2023 PamellaUpdateFLIRNew 3D mask - Bigger triangles shapes.[Pamella]

 Change the 3D mask 

Started removing the old mask in the reflector.

Started cutting the new aluminum lid for
 AcquisitionImage(May-30-2023_14_38).jpgthumbnail_IMG-7303.jpg 
  616   Tue Jul 29 11:27:57 2025 LiuUpdateInterferometer SimulationsMulti-ring FROSTI optimization for A#   Update.pdfscene-export-temp.htmlscene-export-deformation.html 
  625   Tue Aug 12 12:16:21 2025 LiuUpdateInterferometer SimulationsMulti-ring FROSTI optimization for A#Multi-ring FROSTI optimization for A# with
static polishing
 Update.pdf 
  172   Tue Jul 25 15:35:14 2023 ShaneUpdateElectronicsMore chassis movedFinished basic assembly of binary input and
output chassis today, and moved one to top
shelf of work bench. The other is in corner
 IMG_8409.HEIC 
  91   Wed May 3 19:03:47 2023 Julian,Pamella and CaoPhysicsVACModify vacuum asssembly and install RGA[Pamella, Julian, Cao]

   Today we
started re-configuring the vacuum chamber
components. 

 Particle count
 vaccum_chamber_re-configuration.jpg 
  111   Wed May 31 16:18:41 2023 AidenSummaryGeneralMock FROSTIFinished assembly on the Mock FROSTI so it
is ready for the fit test at LIGO lab.
 IMG_4394.jpg 
  397   Mon Jul 8 12:26:10 2024 MichaelUpdateInterferometer SimulationsMinimizing Astigmatic Effects in the SRC of LIGOThis is the first look and analysis of the
effects of astigmatism in the aLIGO optical
layout which can lead to mode mismatch and
  
  617   Tue Jul 29 11:45:19 2025 MapleUpdateTCSMeeting update   Maple_TCS_update_jul_29.pdf 
  339   Sat Feb 24 08:53:38 2024 JonInfrastructureComputersMatlab upgraded to 2023b on ChimayI upgraded Matlab on chimay to the latest
stable release, 2023b. From some quick tests,
it appears to be in working order. Let me
  
  496   Thu Jan 2 17:52:58 2025 LuisUpdateVACMR Testing Continuation [Luis, Luke]
        RGA Volume:
T = 22°C, P = 2.10e-9 Torr
        Main Volume:
 2024-12-16_PostBake2_ArO_overlay.png2025-1-2_MR-Bake1_ArO.png2025-1-2_MR-Bake1_ArC_overlay.png 
  490   Mon Dec 16 21:32:21 2024 LuisUpdateVACMR Testing[Luis, Luke]

The MR material was
placed in the vacuum chamber following standard
procedures to ensure the vacuum remained
 IMG_6011.HEIC 
  494   Sun Dec 22 20:43:35 2024 LuisUpdateVACMR Testing[Luis, Luke]
        RGA Volume:
T = 23°C, P = 3.0e-9 Torr
        Main Volume:
 2024-12-13_PostBake2_ArO_Degas_overlay.png2024-12-22_MR-Bake1_ArO.png 
  467   Tue Nov 5 09:56:04 2024 Luis MartinUpdateClean & BakeMR Bake    [Luke, Luis]
    
        On Friday, 11/1/24,
the MR was unpackaged and cleaned under the
  
  329   Mon Feb 19 14:40:21 2024 ShaneUpdateCDSMEDM screen for FROSTI temp readoutsHere's the latest draft of the MEDM screen
for the FROSTI heating elements' temperature
readouts. Note that the MEDM screen isn't
 IMG_6094.jpegIMG_6092.jpeg 
  346   Thu Feb 29 17:16:48 2024 ShaneUpdateCDSMEDM screen for FROSTI T/P readoutsHere's the latest draft of the MEDM screen
for the FROSTI temp and power readouts, now
with a button linking to the c1msc file display.
 IMG_6259.jpeg 
  593   Wed Jun 11 16:33:45 2025 PooyanUpdateComputersLuke's ray tracing hosting
Hosted Lukes model on Chimay. It's
available at https://richardsonlab.ucr.edu/real-time-frosti
The
sourcecode is at Github.
  
  334   Wed Feb 21 23:15:07 2024 MichaelUpdateInterferometer SimulationsLong Shoelaces 1 Layout Created in Gtrace and Fixed Ghosting in BeamsplitterI have created the long shoelaces 1 layout
for cosmic explorer using gtrace, a slight
modification from the shoelaces 1 layout
 long_shoelaces1_desmos.JPGAR_side_with_reflection.PNGAR_side_without_reflection.PNG 
  317   Tue Feb 6 22:40:25 2024 MichaelUpdateScripts/ProgramsLong Crab 1 Design Created In GtraceWorked on and completed the python code for
the simulation of the Long Crab 1 layout
for Cosmic Explorer basing off of Pooyan's
 Long_Crab1.pnglong_crab_1_desmos.PNG 
  476   Wed Nov 20 12:31:24 2024 LuisUpdateVACLeak test RGA Scan after vacuum repairs[Luke, Luis]
After the gasket replacement performed
on Monday (11/18/24) we let the vacuum pump
 2024-11-20_PostBake1_ArO.png 
  474   Tue Nov 19 17:10:34 2024 Luke UpdateVACLeak checkChamber temperature: 23C
Chamber Initial Pressure: ~1.8e-8
main, ~3.5e-8 rga
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  462   Wed Oct 23 11:48:06 2024 Luis MartinUpdateVACLeak Test Results[Luke, Luis, Mary, Ma]
 On 10/22/24 Luke, Ma, Mary and myself
ran a leak test, the results are displayed
  
  273   Mon Nov 20 20:45:16 2023 AidenUpdateVACLeak Test
[Aiden, Luis]

Tested every weld
and flange to find leaks. Only found that
the flange on the turbo pump and reducing
  
  116   Tue Jun 6 16:15:09 2023 PeterUpdateVLC UpdateLaunch Optics for Visible Light CavityI assembled the first few components of the
launch optics for the visible light cavity.
Below is an image of the current table configuration,
 IMG-0882.jpgIMG-0883.jpg 
  337   Fri Feb 23 15:01:48 2024 ShaneUpdateCDSLatest draft of MEDM screen for FROSTI readoutsHere's the latest draft of the MEDM screen
for the FrOSTI temp and power readouts. Also,
debugged the text readout boxes so they're
 IMG_6128.jpg23.jpg 
  495   Mon Dec 23 14:33:36 2024 TylerUpdateTCSLatest RIN Measurement ResultsAttached below are the measurements I took
from the FROSTI from 12/18-12/22.
 Updated_ASD_plots.pdfDark_Noise_Thermal_ASD_plots.pdfDC_Voltages.pdfRP-2.jpg 
  62   Tue Apr 4 09:53:37 2023 PeterUpdateVLC UpdateLaser intensity/polarization drift measurementsThe set up for the next round of beam characterization
measurements has begun. The beam is initially
passing through a half waveplate, is split
 initial_Intens_measure_set_up.jpg 
  65   Thu Apr 6 10:20:43 2023 PeterUpdateVLC UpdateLaser intensity/polarization drift measurementsMore optical components were added to the
optical set up for laser intensity / polarization
drift measurements. Both lenses and both
 Optical_Setup_4-6-23.jpg 
  83   Fri Apr 28 11:21:01 2023 PeterUpdateVLC UpdateLaser intensity/polarization drift measurementsThe Digi-key cables have arrived, and I have
began implementing them in the intensity
drift measurements. 

There was a slight
 IMG-0183.jpg 
  102   Mon May 22 16:43:28 2023 PeterUpdateVLC ElectronicsLaser intensity/polarization drift measurementsIn order to fully analyze the polarization
data taken last Thursday, I needed to convert
the signal output (which is in volts) to
 S-P_Polarization_Diagram.svgPolar_angle_vs_time.pngRel_Intens_vs_time.png 
  107   Wed May 24 14:28:26 2023 PeterUpdateVLC ElectronicsLaser intensity/polarization drift measurementsI went in and took polarization drift data
for 16 hours. The run started at 6:08pm and
finished at 9:15am the next day. The four
 Time_Series_Trial_7_16hrs.pngPower_vs_Time_16hrs.pngPolar_angle_vs_time_16hrs.pngRel_Intens_vs_time_16hrs.png 
  21   Sat Feb 4 17:01:03 2023 PeterUpdateVLC ElectronicsLaser DataPeter and Ryan took laser beam data. Configuration:
100mm focal length lens is ~100mm from lens.
150mm focal length lens is ~200mm from first
 OmegaX_M2_Fit_3.pngOmegaY_M2_Fit_3.png 
  46   Wed Mar 8 18:35:52 2023 PamellaUpdate Lab cleaning Today Pamella finished cleaning of the cleanroom,
starting with the HEPA vacuuming,  mopping
and clearing all floor with IPA wipes. 
Also
  
  68   Tue Apr 11 17:56:15 2023 PamellaUpdateGeneralLab cleaning Today Pamella and Julian finished cleaning
of the cleanroom, starting with the HEPA
vacuuming, mopping and clearing all floor
  
  605   Mon Jul 7 17:44:04 2025 TylerUpdateGeneralLab Organization[Tyler, Pooyan, Ma, Cece, Luke, Luis, Christina,
Maple]

After acquiring some new equipment
for the labs, a few of us spent time on Thursday
 IMG_1874.jpgIMG_1872.jpgIMG_1871.jpg 
  257   Wed Nov 8 17:55:49 2023 JonUpdateGeneralLab Clean-Up Day 1[Jon, Tyler, Shane, Peter, Luis]
Today we completed the first phase
of lab clean-up. Activities included:
  
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