An RF Oscillator for Rocket-Borne and Balloon-Borne Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers.

Abstract

This thesis deals with the development of a Radiofrequency (RF) Oscillator used in rocket-borne and balloon-borne quadrupole mass spectrometers. A new toroidal-shaped RF transformer has been developed along with new control circuitry for the modified Hartly oscillator that is used. Solutions to the problems of temperature stabilization and linearity are also discussed. Also included in this thesis is a review of quadrupole mass filter theory. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 10, 1979
Accession Number
ADA078797

Entities

People

  • Thomas A. Palasek

Organizations

  • Northeastern University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplifiers
  • Capacitors
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Properties
  • Frequency
  • Inductance
  • Mass Spectrometers
  • Mass Spectroscopy
  • Measurement
  • Operational Amplifiers
  • Oscillators
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Frequency Oscillators
  • Spectrometers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.