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Measurement of Thermophysical Properties for Future Development of Cryogenic Radiometers

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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

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 April 19, 2024)
Created October 12, 2021