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Development of a Precision Tilt Sensor for a Cryogenic Torsion Balance Experiment
Micah KollerCarleton College
INT REU Program 2011University of Washington
Eöt-Wash Lab
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Eöt-Wash Experiments
• Test classical theories of gravity– Newtonian (inverse square law)– General Relativity (Equivalence Principle)
F = m a F = G m M / r2
• Torsion Pendulum experiments– Extremely sensitive to any mass-coupled force– Most precise limits achieved on possible new
forces over a wide range of interaction distances
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The Cryogenic Torsion Pendulum
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Electronic Tilt Sensor
Source: Applied Geomechanics (http://www.carboceramics.com/appliedgeomechanics/)
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Challenges• Signal drift and calibration– Zero-point drift– Gain drift
• Identify repeatable noise sources• Reduce non-repeatable noise• Long-term stability and reliability• Integration into existing experiment
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A Prototype
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In the future . . .
• Implement a precision rotary encoder• Identify characteristic bearing rotation noise
at even lower frequencies• Study long-term repeatability of piezoelectric
actuator– Separate displacement and tilt measurements?
• Redesign prototype and integrate into existing experiment
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Thanks!
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