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Measurement of Thermophysical Properties for Future Development of Cryogenic Radiometers
Published
Author(s)
Z M. Zhang, Steven R. Lorentz, Joseph P. Rice, Raju V. Datla
Abstract
We have measured the thermal conductivity of polyimide at temperatures from 2.4 K to 8 K, and specific heats of polyimide and a black paint at 2.4 K and 4.4 K. It is shown that the responsivity and time response of cryogenic radiometers can be significantly improved by the use of a polyimide film as the heat link. This study will help future development of highly sensitive absolute cryogenic radiometers.
Citation
Metrologia
Pub Type
Journals
Keywords
blank paint, cryogenic radiometer, polyimide
Citation
Zhang, Z.
, Lorentz, S.
, Rice, J.
and Datla, R.
(2021),
Measurement of Thermophysical Properties for Future Development of Cryogenic Radiometers, Metrologia
(Accessed May 2, 2024)