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Bridging the gap between Monte Carlo simulations and measurements of the LISA Pathfinder test-mass charging for LISA

Cesarini, A.; Grimani, C.; Fabi, M. +2 more

Context. Cubic gold-platinum free-falling test masses (TMs) constitute the mirrors of future LISA and LISA-like interferometers for low-frequency gravitational wave detection in space. High-energy particles of Galactic and solar origin charge the TMs and thus induce spurious electrostatic and magnetic forces that limit the sensitivity of these int…