Heterodyne Detection Experiments at 118.6 Micrometers in Ge:Ga.

Abstract

The observation and quantitative measurement of optical heterodyne detection in the far infrared (Lambda = 118.6 micrometers) using a Ge:Ga detector are reported. The experimental results fall below theoretical predictions; the discrepancy is explained in terms of the NEP of the detector used and the low value of local oscillator power available in the experiments. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 23, 1973
Accession Number
AD0772715

Entities

People

  • David H. Seib

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Heterodyne Detection
  • Local Oscillators
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Micrometers
  • Observation
  • Oscillators
  • Radio Frequency Oscillators
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.