RESEARCH ON MILLIMETER FERROMAGNETIC TYPE PARAMETRIC AMPLIFIER

Abstract

The parameters of the modified semistatic mode of amplification were optimized with respect to the pump power required for amplification. The pump power required by the parametric medium is insignificant compared with the power absorbed by the cavity for the frequency range considered. The power required by the medium decreases with frequency. The modified semistatic mode of operation was formulated for the structure which utilizes the ferrimagnetic rod electromagnetic mode resonances to concentrate the pump and signal magnetic fields. The properties of a longitudinally pumped amplifier which utilizes an antiferromagnetic parametric medium was formulated. The broad resonant line width of presently available antiferromagnetic materials suitable for microwave applications limits their use for parametric amplification. Spherical resonators of single crystalline yttrium-iron-garnet were ground and polished to a line width of 2 oersteds at a frequency of 15 kmc. The resonant line width can be measured on the Magic-Tee impedance bridge from 4 to 35 kmc. Cavities for measuring the general properties were constructed for 17, 25, and 35 kmc. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 30, 1961
Accession Number
AD0263642

Entities

People

  • Milton L. Laflen
  • Robert A. Moore

Organizations

  • Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplification
  • Amplifiers
  • Frequency
  • Impedance
  • Impedance Bridges
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Parametric Amplifiers
  • Resonance
  • Resonators
  • Yttrium Iron Garnet

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics