Development of an Automated Scanning Monochromator for Sensitivity Calibration of the MUSTANG Instrument

Abstract

An Automated Scanning Monochromator was developed using: an Acton Research Corporation (ARC) Monochromator, Ealing Photomultiplier Tube and a Macintosh PC in conjunction with LabVIEW software. The LabVIEW Virtual Instrument written to operate the ARC Monochromator is a mouse driven user friendly program developed specifically for automated spectral data measurements. Resolution and sensitivity of the Automated Scanning Monochromator System have been determined experimentally. The Automated monochromator was then used for spectral measurements of a Platinum Lamp. Additionally, the reflectivity curve for a BaSO4 coated screen has been measured. Reflectivity measurements indicate a large discrepancy with expected results. Further analysis of the reflectivity experiment is required for conclusive results.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA256830

Entities

People

  • Thane D. Rivers

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Control Knobs
  • Corporations
  • Detectors
  • Elements
  • Engineering
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Photomultiplier Tubes
  • Power Supplies
  • Reflectivity
  • Scattering
  • Schools
  • Spectra
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Radar Systems Engineering.