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New FROSTI Technology Enhances LIGO's Detection Capabilities

9/28/2025

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Researchers at University of California, Riverside unveiled FROSTI to boost LIGO.
FROSTI uses controlled thermal radiation to reshape LIGO's mirrors, reducing distortions.
It enables higher laser power without degrading quantum states needed for signals, expanding detection volume to millions.
Jonathan Richardson leads the project with National Science Foundation (NSF) funding, and FROSTI is scalable for observatories such as Cosmic Explorer.

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Researchers at University of California, Riverside unveiled FROSTI to boost LIGO.
FROSTI uses controlled thermal radiation to reshape LIGO's mirrors, reducing distortions.
It enables higher laser power without degrading quantum states needed for signals, expanding detection volume to millions.
Jonathan Richardson leads the project with National Science Foundation (NSF) funding, and FROSTI is scalable for observatories such as Cosmic Explorer.