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Joffrey K. Peters, Sergey V. Polyakov, Jingyun Fan, Alan L. Migdall
Alternative theories to quantum mechanics motivate important fundamental tests of our understanding and description of the smallest physical systems. Here we place experimental limits on those classical field theories which result in power-dependent
This paper provides an overview of the use of noise parameters as a numerical model to represent the noise characteristics of transistors, particularly in the context of a Monte Carlo evaluation of the uncertainties in noise-parameter measurements. The
We define and calculate sensistivity for several actual and simulated probes. Probe sensitivity can have a significant impact on measurement uncertainty in near-field, spherical scanning,antenna measurements.
We investigate two-photon transitions and strong-field effects on Rydberg atoms using Autler- Townes splitting of electromagnetically-induced transparency resonances in rubidium 85 atoms. We first drive the one-photon 62S1/2 - 62P3/2 transition for a
We explore the concept of nonreciprocity in coupled two-mode systems using a geometric mapping to the Poincaré sphere. From this perspective, we recast the requirements for nonreciprocity in terms of rotation and inversion symmetry arguments for the vector
Chih-Ming Wang, Catherine A. Remley, Ansgar T. Kirk, Ryan J. Pirkl, Christopher L. Holloway, Dylan F. Williams, Paul D. Hale
In this paper we study statistical methods for estimating the Rician K-factor when this parameter is small. A fiducial approach for making statistical inference on the K-factor is discussed. The approach requires a Monte Carlo method to compute the
David R. Novotny, Jeffrey R. Guerrieri, Joshua A. Gordon
We present the alignment techniques, positional accuracy and uncertainty results for a mmWave antenna scanning system at 183 GHz. We are using six degree-of-freedom (6DoF) AUT and Probe measurements (x, y, z, yaw, pitch, roll) to align the AUT and then to
Although highly accurate relative position data can be achieved using laser tracking systems which are suitable for millimeter wave antenna characterization, a considerable gap exists in the ability to absolutely align antennas to laser tracker target
Although highly accurate relative position data can be achieved using laser tracking systems which are suitable for millimeter wave antenna characterization, a considerable gap exists in the ability to absolutely align antennas to laser tracker target
Using a multiple-scale homogenization method, we derive generalized sheet transition conditions (GSTCs) for an arbitrarily shaped coated wire grating. The parameters in these GSTCs are interpreted as effective electric and magnetic surface susceptibilities
Methods for measuring the noise parameters of amplifiers and on-wafer transistors are reviewed. After some preliminary background information and conventions, noise parameters are defined and the most common measurement strategies are presented, both for
Christopher L. Holloway, Joshua A. Gordon, Steven R. Jefferts, Thomas P. Heavner
We discuss a fundamental new approach for the measurement of electric (E) fields that will lead to the development of a broadband, SI-traceable, compact, self-calibrating E-field probe (sensor). This approach is based on the interaction of radio frequency
Michael D. Janezic, Jolene D. Splett, Kevin J. Coakley, James R. Baker-Jarvis
The primary objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of using low-power microwaves to distinguish between hazardous and non-hazardous liquids at security checkpoints. According to the 2008 High-Priority Technology Needs, a report published
Christopher L. Holloway, Damir Senic, John M. Ladbury, Galen H. Koepke
This study presents an experimental approach to the analysis of absorption characteristics of a lossy dielectric object in a reverberant environment. The study used a canonically shaped water-filled sphere, convenient for ACS calculations (analytical or by
Abstract-Measurements of the field-to-wire coupling to an unshielded twisted pair of wires have been carried out in a reverberation chamber. The wires were twisted as a helix around a dielectric support and placed inside the chamber's working volume. The
The correction factor of the National Institute of Standards and Technologys WR-15 (50 to 75 GHz) microcalorimeters has been re-evaluated. Use of modeled values for the reflection coefficient of a flat short and offset short instead of measured values
A correlation between the relative humidity nd the effective efficiency of several rectangular waveguide thermistor sensors has been observed. The difference between effective efficiency measurements made at 10 % and 30 % relative humidity can be 10 times
James C. Booth, Spencer T. Egan, Charles A. Little, A Padilla, Yu Y. Wang, Nathan D. Orloff
The interactions of electromagnetic fields with matter are described by means of the polarization and magnetization of the material under study. Analogous to the way that magnetofluidics seeks to exploit magnetic interactions for sensing and manipulating
Christopher L. Holloway, Joshua A. Gordon, Steven R. Jefferts, Thomas P. Heavner
We present a significantly new approach for an electric (E) field probe. The probe is based on the interaction of RF-fields with Rydberg atoms, where alkali atoms are excited optically to Rydberg states and the applied RF-field alters the resonant state of
It is common for electronic devices to be tested for their susceptibility to radiated signals they may be exposed to during their normal operation. A reverberation chamber is well suited to perform this type of testing because it can expose the device
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is involved in a several year effort to understand and address the communication problems that first responders (e.g., firefighters, police, and EMS) are confronted with day-to-day and in large
Nathan D. Orloff, Jan Obrzut, Christian J. Long, Thomas F. Lam, James C. Booth, David R. Novotny, James A. Liddle, Pavel Kabos
The non-uniform fields that occur due to the slot in the cavity through which the sample is inserted and those due to the sample geometry itself decrease the accuracy of dielectric characterization by cavity perturbation at microwave frequencies. To
Michael H. Francis, Ronald C. Wittmann, David R. Novotny, Joshua A. Gordon
We describe millimeter-wave near-field measurements made with the new National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) robotic scanning system. This cost-effective system is designed for high-frequency performance, is capable of scanning in multiple
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) presents a plan for evaluating and verifying the performance of the refurbished Ft. Huachuca Antenna Test Facility outdoor compact range. This plan was drawn up based upon information supplied to
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) presents a plan for evaluating and verifying the performance of the refurbished Ft. Huachuca Antenna Test Facility outdoor compact range. This plan was drawn up based upon information supplied to