Abbott, B.Abbott, R.Abbott, T.Abernathy, M.Ackley, K.Adams, C.Addesso, P.Adhikari, R.Adya, V.Affeldt, C.Aggarwal, N.Aguiar, O.Ain, A.Ajith, P.Allen, B.Altin, P.Anderson, S.Anderson, W.Arai, K.Araya, M.et al.2018-12-032018-12-032017Classical and Quantum Gravity, 2017; 34(4):044001-1-044001-180264-93811361-6382http://hdl.handle.net/2440/116533The second-generation of gravitational-wave detectors are just starting operation, and have already yielding their first detections. Research is now concentrated on how to maximize the scientific potential of gravitationalwave astronomy. To support this effort, we present here design targets for a new generation of detectors, which will be capable of observing compact binary sources with high signal-to-noise ratio throughout the Universe.en© 2017 IOP Publishing LtdGravitational waves; cosmic explorer; LIGOJournal article003006466210.1088/1361-6382/aa51f40003953979000012-s2.0-85011982160261030Brown, D. [0000-0001-7851-3939]