Professor Robert Ward

Ward, Robert profile
Position Professor
Department Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics
Research group Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics
Office phone (02) 612 51075
Email
Office Physics North 1 77
Webpage http://cgp.anu.edu.au/
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Machine learning for optics and controls

Optical cavities are widely used in physics and precision measurement.  This project will explore the use of modern machine learning methods for the control of suspended optical cavities.

A/Prof Bram Slagmolen, Dr Jiayi Qin, Professor Robert Ward

Vibration control for optical interferometry

Develop an active vibraiton isolation platform to provide a quiet, small displacement environment for high precision inteferometry.

A/Prof Bram Slagmolen, Dr Sheon Chua, Professor Robert Ward

Quantum squeezed states for interferometric gravitational-wave detectors

Using non-classical light states on laser interferometric gravitational-wave detectors, to further enhance the best length measurement devices in the world.

Professor Robert Ward, A/Prof Bram Slagmolen, Distinguished Prof David McClelland

Machining learning for coupled interferometer alignment and control

This project aims to develop a three-mirror coupled optical cavity system with automated alignment and control. Machine learning will be used to identify optical modes and optimize cavity operation, enabling advanced studies in precision optical control and interferometry.

Dr Jiayi Qin, A/Prof Bram Slagmolen, Professor Robert Ward

Dual torsion pendulum for quantum noise limited sensing

Construct a small dual tosion pendulum which have their centre of mass co-incide and their rotational axis colinear. Inital diagnostics will be done using shadow sensors.

A/Prof Bram Slagmolen, Dr Sheon Chua, Professor Robert Ward