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James P. Randa, Dave K. Walker, Amanda Cox, Robert L. Billinger
For a microwave total-power radiometer, we consider the error introduced by neglecting the difference in the antenna reflection coefficient between when it views a distant scene and when it views a nearby calibration target. An approximate expression is
This paper derives a gain factor equivalent for TEM cells. The gain factor is then used in simple transmission fomulas to investigate emissions tests in TEM cells and correlation of TEM cell emissions measuremetns to other methods. The correlation
Christopher L. Holloway, Todd Lammers, John M. Ladbury
The presence of lossy objects in reverberation chamber may significantly disturb the reverberant environment and affect the desired field statistics. In this paper, we present a numerical study of the effects of different loading configurations on the
The Etcheron Valley Range, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division at China Lake, CA conducts monostatic and bistatic radar cross section measurements on various targets of interest to DoD. This document, which follows general guidelines proposed by the
Perry F. Wilson, Christopher L. Holloway, Galen H. Koepke
In this paper we will review dipole models for correlating measurements made at various electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test facilities. We will present expressions for the maximum received voltage (at some measurement port) due to a dipole radiator
As the electrical size of a test object increases so does the complexity of its antenna pattern. The antenna pattern complexity affects the number of orientations necessary to determine minimum immunity and maximum emission. This has implications for
We describe a new method to keep an electrically isolated Mach-Zehnder electro-optic modulator biased in quadrature in spite of changes in temperature and optical coupling efficiency. The modulator is part of a system to measure electromagnetic waves in an
In this paper, we introduce nonlinear large-signal scattering parameters, a new type of frequency-domain mapping that related incident and reflected signals. A general form of nonlinear large-signal scattering parameters is presented. It is shownt that
An initial proof-of-concept experiment to measure microwave power based on quantum-mechanical principles is presented. Ground state cesium atoms exposed to 9.192631770 GHz microwave oscillate between two hyperfine states at a rate that is proportional to
An initial proof-of-concept experiment to measure microwave power based on quantum-mechanical principles is presented. Ground state cesium atoms exposed to 9.192631770 GHz microwave oscillate between two hyperfine states at a rate that is proportional to
Chriss A. Grosvenor, Robert T. Johnk, David R. Novotny, Seturnino Canales
Abstract-This paper discusses the advantages of using a TEM-horn antenna over conventional EMC antennas such as the log-periodic, hybrids, or biconical antennas. Important issues such as frequency coverage, linearity, time-resolution of events, cost, and
Matthew Pufall, William Rippard, Shehzaad F. Kaka, Stephen E. Russek, Thomas J. Silva, Jordan A. Katine, Matt Carey
We show that a spin-polarized dc current passing through a small magnetic element induces two-state, random telegraph switching of the magnetization via the spin-momentum transfer effect. The resistances of the states differ by up to 50% of the change due
Loren F. Goodrich, Theodore C. Stauffer, Jolene Splett, Dominic F. Vecchia
We compared methods of measuring the residual resistivity ratio (RRR) of high-purity Nb using transport current. Our experimental study is intended to answer some fundamental questions about the best measurement for RRR and the biases that may exist among
We made variable-temperature critical-current (I c) measurements on a commercial multifilamentary Nb-Ti wire for temperatures (T) from 4 to 9 K and magnetic fields (H) from 0 to 11.5 T using transport current. The measurements cover the whole range of
David P. Pappas, Fabio C. da Silva, Alexy V. Nazarov
Magnetic field distributions were measured for test stripline structures with anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR), thin film Permalloy sensors. Linear arrays of eight barber-pole-type AMR sensors were used to increase the speed of the imaging and stability
Michael Schneider, Anthony B. Kos, Thomas J. Silva
The effect of finite coplanar waveguide (CPW) width on the measurement of the resonance frequency in thin ferromagnetic films has been characterized for pulsed inductive microwave magnetometry. A shift in resonant frequency is a linear function of the
In situ conductance and reflected high energy electron diffraction (RHEED) measurements were taken during the oxidation of 20-nm-thick Co and CoFe layers. The conductance shows an initial drop with exposure to oxygen followed by a period of increasing
Hideyuki Okumura, C Y. Um, S Y. Chu, M E. McHenry, D E. Laughlin, Anthony B. Kos
Laminated (Fe 0.7Co 0.3) 88Zr 7B 4Cu a-HITPERM/SiO 2 multilayer thin films have been previously shown to exhibit thermally activated, stepped magnetization curves associated with sequential switching of layers. A model for the thickness dependence of the
James P. Randa, Dave K. Walker, Michael H. Francis
We outline the formalism for linking microwave remote-sensing measurements to fundamental noise standards and estimate the achievable uncertainty. Plans for the development and use of standard radiometers for this purpose are presented.
We present a rigorous analysis of systematic errors int he four-noise parameter determination of a two-port network using the cold-source technique. The method is based on an original model that accounts fro imperfectly measured source reflection
Jerzy Krupka, Kristof Derzakowski, Michael D. Janezic, James R. Baker-Jarvis
A novel TE 01δmode cylindrical dielectric resonator has been used to measure the complex permittivity of liquids. Measurements have been performed at frequencies of 422 MHz and 970 MHz on 1-propanol alcohol, methyl alcohol, deionized water, and
We propose a metric that quantifies the degree of nonlinearity of state-space trajectories. We use the metric to improve the selection of collections of measurements for the development of behavioral models. We illustrate the method with an off-the-shelf
We report on the development of a microwave power limiter based on high-temperature superconductor technology. The power limiter takes the form of a 50 ohm coplanar waveguide transmission line that can be reversibly driven from the low-loss superconducting
Michael D. Janezic, James R. Baker-Jarvis, Edward Kuester
We summarize a theoretical model for the split-cylinder resonator, based on the mode-matching method, for nondestructively measuring permittivity and loss tangent with the split-cylinder resonator. This new model correctly accounts for the fringing
We propose two verification methods for measurements of noise parameters of amplifiers, particularly low-noise amplifiers (LNAs). One method is a direct measurement of the parameter Trev, the noise temperature from the amplifier input, and the comparison