Advances in the project of the gravitational signal generator device to measure the speed of gravity

Abstract

This work shows the latest improvements in the geometry of the quadrupole mass of a gravitational signal generator device, which should be used in an experiment to measure the speed of gravity. This device must generate a tidal gravitational signal with a frequency of 3200 Hz. The gravitational wave detector Mario Schenberg, developed in Brazil, is the first option as the detector of the signal. The previous steps of the project are briefly discussed, and the new FEM (finite element modeling) simulation for the quadrupole mass is shown. An analysis of the mechanical stresses produced at high speed rotation is presented. The new FEM simulation yields a favorable geometry for the inclusion of the magnetic suspension of the quadrupole mass. The results indicate the feasibility for the continuation of the project and subsequent construction of the real device.