THE RUBY MASER. A PRACTICAL MICROWAVE AMPLIFIER

Abstract

The ruby maser is shown to be a stable, reliable, low-noise microwave amplifier. Results indicate that performance improvements up to 14 db can easily be obtained. Test results of an engineering and development program to package the maser for use in a radio telescope demonstrated the feasibility of using the ruby maser as a compact, practical, and dependable field unit. The maser's theory of operation is discussed and its potential use for ground surveillance, missile and satellite tracking, and space communications is described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0262709

Entities

People

  • J.j. Cook
  • L.g. Cross
  • M.e. Bair

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Low Noise
  • Masers
  • Microwave Amplifiers
  • Microwaves
  • Radio Telescopes
  • Solid States Masers
  • Space Communications
  • Telescopes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects