Instrumentation
Phase I of the upgrades to Advanced Virgo+ completed
May 26, 2021
Gravitational Waves GroupTen months after the beginning of the upgrade to Advanced Virgo+, Phase I of the installation is completed. The upgrade includes the new instrumented baffle designed and built at IFAE to control and monitor the stray light inside the experiment.
Virgo highlights the IFAE contribution to Phase I in their last news item published on their web
Milestone
Over 200 Experts Contribute to Einstein Telescope Geometry Comparison Report
October 14, 2026
The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the two possible geometrical configurations for the Einstein Telescope, Europe’s future gravitational-wave observatory, and will inform decisions on its design.
Project
IFAE participates in new European project supporting the Einstein Telescope’s transition to implementation
May 13, 2026
A new European project has been approved to support the transition of the Einstein Telescope (ET) towards its implementation phase, marking another important step in the development of Europe’s future third-generation gravitational-wave observatory.
Event
ET-PP INFRA-DEV Annual Meeting 2026 takes place in Barcelona
May 5, 2026
From 5 to 7 May 2026, the Einstein Telescope Preparatory Phase INFRA-DEV Annual Meeting is being held in Barcelona, hosted by the Institut de Física d’Altes Energies. The event takes place at the UPF Barcelona School of Management.