Abstract
The KAGRA project is building a gravitational wave detector inside the Kamioka mine (Japan). The detector is based on a laser interferometer with arms 3 km in length. In addition to its underground location the detector will be characterized by its mirrors made of sapphire and operated at cryogenic temperature. This paper describes the status of the construction at the site and gives an overview of the developments ongoing to prepare the cryogenic operation.
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