F Acernese et al 2006 Class. Quantum Grav. 23 S63 doi:10.1088/0264-9381/23/8/S09
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Show affiliationsVIRGO interferometer commissioning started in September 2003. The complete lock of the interferometer was achieved in October 2004 via several steps. The main commissioning activity deals with improvements in the interferometer stability and sensitivity. The status of the advancement of VIRGO and the short-term plans are discussed here.
Issue 8 (21 April 2006)
Received 25 September 2005, in final form 5 January 2006
Published 24 March 2006
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