Sketch of a Virgo mirror suspension used to reduce the seismic noise

Sketch of a Virgo mirror suspension used to reduce the seismic noise

The Virgo suspension is about 8 meter high and is placed in a vacuum tank. It is composed of a series of pendulum that reduce the horizontal seismic vibrations that reach the mirrors. Horizontal vibration dampers are also visible. The last suspended element is a mirror payload.

Credits: Virgo Collaboration