TRAVELING-WAVE MASER EXPERIMENTS USING RUBY AT X-BAND,

Abstract

The characteristics of a traveling-wave maser using ruby and a Karp-type slow-wave structure in the X-band frequency range are presented. Several possible operating points in ruby in this frequency range were examined and the inversion ratio, paramagnetic absorption and electronic gain at these points were measured. The experimental results are compared with the theoretical predictions. The problems involved in the design of the traveling-wave maser are discussed and the performance that may be expected of a maser using good ruby crystals, a well matched structure and sufficient pump power is evaluated. (Author).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0425569

Entities

People

  • D. H. Paxman
  • George I. Haddad

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Doppler Effect
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Frequency Shift
  • Inversion
  • Traveling Waves
  • Waves
  • X Band

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics