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Dr. Anoop Koushik

Gravitational Wave Physicist | Next-Generation Detector Technology

Gravitational Wave Physics Department
University of Antwerp, Belgium

Specializing in precision detector instrumentation, cryogenic interferometry, and alignment systems for next-generation gravitational wave observatories. Seeking postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics and detector development.

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Selected Work

Featured Research

Rasnik 3-Point Alignment System

Developed an innovative precision alignment system achieving 5 pm/√Hz spatial resolution for next-generation particle detectors. This technology enables accurate positioning for the LISA space mission, VATIGrav experimental setup, and the Cool Copper Collider accelerator alignment, advancing detector instrumentation capabilities across multiple experimental physics domains.

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Einstein Telescope Pathfinder Development

Contributing to the ETpathfinder cryogenic testbed, developing cutting-edge technology for the planned Einstein Telescope - Europe's third-generation gravitational wave observatory. This work focuses on quantum noise reduction through cryogenic mirror systems and advanced interferometric techniques, enabling detection of gravitational waves from the early universe and compact binary mergers across cosmic distances.

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Recent Work

Publications

Rasnik 3-point alignment system: algorithm, control framework, and its applications

A.N. Koushik et al. · arXiv preprint · 2025

A comprehensive alignment system for precision particle detector positioning, achieving 5 pm/√Hz spatial resolution with applications in LISA, VATIGrav, and accelerator alignment systems.

GWTC-4.0: Compact Binary Coalescences Observed by LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA

The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration · arXiv preprint · 2025

Analysis of 218 gravitational wave candidate events from compact binary coalescences detected during the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA observing runs, advancing our understanding of merging black holes and neutron stars.

Search for continuous gravitational waves from pulsars in the fourth LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA observing run

The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration · arXiv preprint · 2025

Comprehensive search for persistent gravitational wave signals from known pulsars using data from the O4 observing run, probing neutron star physics and equation of state.

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Open to discussing research collaborations, joint projects, and speaking engagements in gravitational wave astrophysics, detector instrumentation, and precision alignment systems.

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