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Brian Lantz is a Professor (Research) in the Department of Applied Physics at Stanford University. His primary research focus is on instrumentation for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), where he specializes in seismic isolation control for current and future detectors. His team's work is crucial for developing phase tracking interferometers designed to enable coordinated control of LIGO seismic isolation tables to sub-micron scales. This involves model-based controls aimed at reducing noise in LIGO suspensions, the integration of new rotation sensors, and innovative designs for suspending large mirrors—key technologies for improving the low-frequency noise floor of LIGO detectors. His ongoing research includes collaborating with SLAC to utilize phase tracking interferometers for feedback control of X-ray optics in free electron lasers, vital for advancing next-generation regenerative X-ray laser amplifiers.
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