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Forrest T. Charnock, Radek Lopusnik, Thomas J. Silva
A time-resolved Faraday rotation magnetometer using externally triggered pulsed diode lasers is described. This device permits measurement of the dynamic properties of polarized electronic spins in semiconductors. A non- equilibrium spin polarization is
We present a rigorouse two-step analysis of systematic errors in the four-noise parameter determination of a two-port network using the cold-source technique. This analysis is based on an original model that accounts for residual errors in the source
Lorant A. Muth, Cathy Johnson, Donald Morales, Timothy Conn
We examine how accurately system transmit and receive parameters can be determined using a rotating dihedral as the polarimetric calibration device. We derive expressions for the errors due to misalignment in the angle of rotation of the dihedral. In
An approximate analytic theory of microwave generation by spin-polarized direct current in a magnetic nano-contact magnetized in an arbitrary direction is developed. It is shown that whent he spin-transfer torque caused by spin-polarized current
We develop a method for mismatch-correcting temporal waveforms measured with a high-speed electro-optic sampling system. The new calibration characterizes the source in both the time and frequency domains, and accounts for all impedances and multiple
Jan Verspecht, Dylan Williams, Dominique Schreurs, Kate Remley, Michael McKinley
We present an improved smallsignal linearization of large-signal scatteringparameter functions that takes on a convenient form similar to scattering parameters. We develop rules for the evolution of the linearization and large-signal scattering functions
Stephen E. Russek, Shehzaad F. Kaka, William Rippard, Matthew Pufall, Thomas J. Silva
Magnetization dynamics induced by spin-polarized currents in magnetic nanodevices have been numerically simulated using a single-domain model proposed by Slonczewski extended to include temperature effects. For currents with a spin polarization
Eyal Gerecht, Dazhen Gu, Sigfrid Yngvesson, Fernando Rodriquez-Morales, Ric Zannoni, John Nicholson
We have achieved the first demonstation of alow-noise heterodyne array for a frequency above 1 THz (1.6THz). The prototype array has three elements consisting of NbN hot electron bolometer (HEB) detectors on silicon substrates. We use a quasi-optical
Y Y. Xie, A Knoll, Y Chen, Y Li, Xiaoxiong Xiong, You-Lin Qiao, P Hou, J Reeves, T Salagaj, K Lenseth, L Civale, B Maiorov, Y Iwasa, V Solovyov, M Suenaga, Najib Cheggour, Cameron C. Clickner, John (Jack) W. Ekin, C Weber, V Selvamanickam
SuperPower is focused on scaling up second-generation (2-G) high-temperature superconductor (HTS) technology to pilot-scale manufacturing. The emphasis of this program is to develop R&D solutions for scale-up issues in pilot-scale operations to lay the
Christopher L. Holloway, Galen H. Koepke, Dennis G. Camell, Catherine A. Remley, Dylan F. Williams
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is involved in a research project to improve wireless communications for first responders (firefighters and police) in large structures (i.e., large apartment and office buildings, supermarkets, sports
Marc Rutschlin, Kate Remley, Robert T. Johnk, Dylan Williams, Galen H. Koepke
We describe the calibration of an inexpensive, reliable system for use in weak-signal detection. The calibration procedure described allows the conversion of signals measured with the communications receiver system-which is based on a standard
William F. Young, Edward Kuester, Christopher L. Holloway
Wireless communications are essential to emergency responders. Unfortunately, a typical emergency response scenario involves communication into and within structures, which severely interfere with or completely block the radio frequency channel. In this
William F. Young, Edward E. Kuester, Christopher L. Holloway
We are investigating the potential of using arbitrarily placed wireless transceivers to increase the probability of maintaining a communication link in an electrically harsh environment. Specifically, we adapt a well-known matrix-based array optimization
David P. Pappas, Alexey Nazarov, D Stevenson, Steven Voran, Mike E. Read, Erin M. Gormley, James Cash, Ken Marr, James Ryan
A scanning magneto-resistive (MR) microscope was developed for high resolution imaging of magnetic tapes and digital media. Second harmonic detection was used to remove thermal anomalies. We were able to image sufficient lengths of tape for authentication
Matthew Pufall, William Rippard, Shehzaad F. Kaka, Thomas J. Silva, Stephen E. Russek
Spin-polarized dc electric current flowing into a magnetic layer can induce precession of the magnetization at a frequency that depends on current. We show that addition of an ac current to this dc bias current results in a frequency modulated (FM)
John M. Ladbury, Dennis Lewis, Galen H. Koepke, Randy Direen
We discuss some of the challenges associated with attempts to calibrate electromagnetic field probes in a reverberation chamber. These include immunity issues, problems related to the transient nature of the fields in a reverberation chamber, and
This paper gives a brief introduction of current methods used to calibrate electric field probes as defined by IEEE Standard 1309 as well as a brief discussion of some inherent problems with the current test methods. The use of a reverberation chamber to
Christopher L. Holloway, Martin Johansson, Edward Kuester
Closed-form expressions for the effective material properties of honeycomb composites and electromagnetic absorbers constructed in the shapes of alternating wedges and hollow pyramids are presented. These expressions can be used to efficiently calculate
James R. Baker-Jarvis, Michael D. Janezic, Billy F. Riddle, Robert T. Johnk, Christopher L. Holloway, Richard G. Geyer, Chriss A. Grosvenor
The goal of this report is to be a comprehensive guide for researchers int he area of dielectric and magnetic measurements of lossy materials. The goal is to assemble the relevant information needed to perform and interpret dielectric measurements on lossy
James P. Randa, Dave K. Walker, Robert L. Billinger, Amanda E. Cox
For a microwave total power radiometer, we consider the error introduced by neglecting the difference int he antenna reflection coefficient between when it views a distant scene and a nearby calibration target. An approximate expression is presented for
This method is intended for the nondestructive measurement of the relative permittivity and loss tangent of unclad dielectric substrates at microwave frequencies using a split-cylinder resonator
David R. Novotny, Robert T. Johnk, Chriss A. Grosvenor, Seturnino Canales
This paper presents developing methodologies to assess the quality and range of use (in frequency, test volume size, and test type) of EMC test facilities. Previous efforts [1-2] have focused on transmission tests that represented typical antenna and test
Compact, time-harmonic, acoustic sources produce waves that decay too slowly to be square-integrable on a line away from the sources. We introduce an inner product, arising directly from Green s second theorem, to form a Hilbert space of these waves and
Large-signal behavioural models for RF devices have historically been based on single- or two-tone data. This type of excitation is often not very representative, as RF devices, being used in telecommunication systems, are usually subjected to modulated