PICOSECOND WAVEFORM INSTRUMENTATION STUDY.

Abstract

The report contains the results of a two year picosecond risetime instrumentation feasibility study. The problems involved in such instrumentation were carefully investigated. The system evolved from the preliminary efforts consisting of: an electro-optic probe which modulates a laser beam; a photocathode-electrostatic deflection CRT which produces a spiral trace on the CRT screen; and a photographic-microdensitometer readout. Although many problems must be solved before a practical picosecond waveform instrument can be produced, the feasibility of such an instrument has been demonstrated. In addition to general engineering considerations, basic research in high frequency electro-optic materials, and studies of low transit time electrostatic deflection methods are included in this report. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0698340

Entities

People

  • Robert C. Mackey

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorbers (Materials)
  • Advanced Materials
  • Deflection
  • Engineered Materials
  • Engineering
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Instrumentation
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Photocathodes
  • Picosecond Time
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy