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Virgo Polymer (India) Ltd. ESG Report 2022-23: Sustainability Commitment & Strategic Management

Virgo Polymer (India) Ltd. presents its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022-23, showcasing a steadfast dedication to sustainability principles. Covering practices, governance, and sustainability initiatives from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, the report details t

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Business Horoscope 2024

The business environment in 2024 is conducive to audacious innovation and strategic alliances. Leo and Aries should take advantage of leadership chances, and Virgo should concentrate on careful preparation for success. Sagittarius may look into foreign markets in order to achieve substantial growth.

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Observing Run O1: The Big Picture and Event Candidate Selection

Plans for the First Observing Run (O1) in the LIGO-Virgo EM Follow-up Program involving GEO 600, LIGO Hanford, KAGRA, Virgo, LIGO Livingston, and LIGO-India. Details on data transfer, quality validation, event candidate selection, preliminary alerts, interpretation, updated information, and validati

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Planning for Commissioning Experts Exchange Program

Initiating discussions on inviting experts from LIGO-Virgo Collaboration to assist with commissioning activities at KAGRA. Budget sources and possible programs identified. Key considerations include determining who to invite, when, and how to apply for the exchange program. Past experiences with Vir

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Advanced Virgo Squeezing Working Group Overview

The Advanced Virgo (AdV) project involves various activities related to squeezing technology, optical layouts, Faraday isolators, and electronics. The project includes components like the squeezer, clean room, detectors, telescopes, and alignment systems. The installation, commissioning, and status

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Update on O3 LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Project and Commissioning Plan Milestones

Updates on the O3 LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA project, including detector performance, alerts, retractions, and the upcoming commissioning break. The status and milestones of KAGRA commissioning plan are also outlined, with details on noise hunting, beam alignment, cooling systems, and other key activities.

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Event Vetting Process and Rapid Response Teams at LIGO-Virgo Collaboration

The LIGO-Virgo Collaboration utilizes a comprehensive event vetting process involving Rapid Response Teams to assess the quality of alerts and potential events. The teams, consisting of site advocates, experts, and operators, convene online to either retract or promote alerts based on their quality.

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Detecting Gravitational Waves with Interferometers

Gravitational waves, predicted by Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, are incredibly weak ripples in spacetime that can be detected using interferometers. This method involves using suspended mirrors to reproduce free-fall conditions, enhancing signals through various techniques like Michelson

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Multi-Messenger Searches for Transient Astrophysical Sources

This talk reviews three classes of transient astrophysical sources capable of producing gravitational wave (GW) signals in the LIGO and Virgo frequency range. These sources include coalescence of neutron star (NS) and black hole (BH) binary systems, core collapsing stars, and flaring/bursting NSs. T

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Environmental Monitoring of Virgo Irene Fiori European Gravitational Observatory Visit

The environmental monitoring of Virgo at the European Gravitational Observatory involves studying various environmental influences on the interferometer, such as electromagnetic fields, radio waves, ground motion, and mechanical vibrations. Sensors are strategically placed in experimental halls to d

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Overview of Virgo Computing Activities

Virgo computing has been a hot topic recently, with various discussions and meetings focusing on computing issues, future developments in astroparticle computing, and funding for INFN experiments. The activities include presentations, committee meetings, talks, and challenges in computing faced by V

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