Sensitivity limit investigation of a Sagnac gyroscope through linear regression analysis

The sensitivity to angular rotation of the top class Sagnac gyroscope GINGERINO is carefully investigated with standard statistical means, using 103 days of continuous operation and the available geodesic measurements of the Earth angular rotation rate. All features of the Earth rotation rate are co...

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Published in:The European physical journal. C, Particles and fields Vol. 81; no. 5; pp. 1 - 9
Main Authors: Di Virgilio, Angela D, Altucci, Carlo, Bajardi, Francesco, Basti, Andrea, Beverini, Nicolò, Capozziello, Salvatore, Carelli, Giorgio
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg Springer 01-05-2021
Springer Nature B.V
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Summary:The sensitivity to angular rotation of the top class Sagnac gyroscope GINGERINO is carefully investigated with standard statistical means, using 103 days of continuous operation and the available geodesic measurements of the Earth angular rotation rate. All features of the Earth rotation rate are correctly reproduced. The unprecedented sensitivity of fractions of frad/s is attained for long term runs. This excellent sensitivity and stability put Sagnac gyroscopes at the forefront for fundamental physics, in particular for tests of general relativity and Lorentz violation, where the sensitivity plays the key role to provide reliable data for deeper theoretical investigations.
ISSN:1434-6044
1434-6052
DOI:10.1140/epjc/s10052-021-09199-1