LAGUERRE–GAUSS BEAMS FOR FUTURE GRAVITATIONAL WAVE DETECTORS

In the drive for higher sensitivity in third generation gravitational wave detectors, the use of higher-order Laguerre–Gauss beams has emerged as a candidate method for reducing the limiting effects of thermal noise. I present a brief synopsis of the current state of Laguerre–Gauss beam technology, and the merits of employing Laguerre–Gauss beams in future gravitational wave detectors.