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The European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) is a consortium established to manage the Virgo interferometric antenna and its related infrastructure, as well as to promote cooperation in the field of gravitational wave research in Europe. It was founded December 11, 2000, by the French CNRS and Italian INFN, and is headquartered near Pisa, in the commune of Cascina.[1]

European Gravitational Observatory
Alternative namesEGO
LocationCascina, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
Coordinates43°37′53″N 10°30′07″E
Websitewww.ego-gw.it
TelescopesVirgo interferometer 
Location of European Gravitational Observatory

Overview


EGO is established under Italian law.[2] Its governing body is a council composed of appointees nominated by the consortium members (up to three councilors per member).[3] The Council appoints a Director who is the legal representative and chief executive of EGO.[4]

A scientific advisory committee advises the council on scientific and technical activities carried out by the consortium. It is composed of up to ten scientific personalities.[5]

EGO pursues these main objectives:[6]


Membership


The two founding members are the French CNRS and Italian INFN. The Dutch Nikhef joined as an observer in 2007 and a full member in early 2021.[1]


Budget


EGO has an annual budget of €9 million split evenly between the French CNRS and Italian INFN. It also receives contributions in kind from the Dutch NIKHEF.[7]


See also



References


  1. "Our mission". www.ego-gw.it. European Gravitational Observatory. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  2. "ESTABLISHMENT, NAME AND HEADQUARTERS". Article 1, Constituent Act of June 10, 2020 (PDF).
  3. "THE COUNCIL". Article 13, Constituent Act of June 10, 2020 (PDF).
  4. "RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL". Article 14, Constituent Act of June 10, 2020 (PDF).
  5. "THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE". Article 17, Constituent Act of June 10, 2020 (PDF).
  6. "PURPOSE". Article 2, Constituent Act of June 10, 2020 (PDF).
  7. "Observatoire Européen Gravitationnel VIRGO / European Gravitational Observatory VIRGO-EGO-Virgo". Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2021-10-04.



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