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Terahertz radiometer design for traceable noise-temperature measurements

Published

Author(s)

Eyal Gerecht, Dazhen Gu, James P. Randa, Dave K. Walker, Robert L. Billinger

Abstract

We report on design of a radiometer for traceable noise-temperature measurements at terahertz frequencies, including noise measurements on cryogenic IF components, development and test of quasi-optical adapter technology, development of black body standards, and the overall system design.
Proceedings Title
Proc., Conf. Prec. Electromagn. Meas.
Conference Dates
July 9-14, 2006
Conference Location
Torino, 1, IT
Conference Title
Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements

Keywords

black body standards, noise-temperature measurements, quasi-optical adapter technology, radiometer, terahertz frequencies

Citation

Gerecht, E. , Gu, D. , Randa, J. , Walker, D. and Billinger, R. (2006), Terahertz radiometer design for traceable noise-temperature measurements, Proc., Conf. Prec. Electromagn. Meas., Torino, 1, IT, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=32174 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created July 13, 2006, Updated October 12, 2021