Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1993

Abstract

We propose a new type of resonant-mass gravitational wave detector, a truncated icosahedral gravitational wave antenna. It will be omnidirectional, and able to measure the direction and polarization of a detected wave. We solve a model for this system, calculate the strain noise spectrum, and conclude that its angle-averaged energy sensitivity will be 56 times better than the equivalent bar-type antenna with the same noise temperature. © 1993 The American Physical Society.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Physical Review Letters

First Page

2367

Last Page

2370

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