Understanding photo-emission on Au-coated surfaces of LISA Gravitational Reference System

Journal of Physics Conference Series 2026 Open access

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Authors: Francesco Venturelli, William Joseph Weber, R. Dolesi, Antonella Cavalleri, Vittorio Chiavegato, Davide dal Bosco, F. Dimiccoli, Teodoro Klaser
DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/3177/1/012111
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Abstract

Abstract As part of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) test campaign, we have developed a ground-based facility to measure the photo-electric yield of the LISA Gravitational Reference System Au-coated surfaces. In space, the free-falling LISA test masses will be exposed to and expected charging flux in the range 10-100 e/s. To keep the charge on the test masses below the required limit of | Q |

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Physics Conference Series
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Volume
3177
Issue
1
Pages
012111–012111
Publication date
1 February 2026