Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Aug 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006a%26a...454l..17r&link_type=abstract
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Volume 454, Issue 2, August I 2006, pp.L17-L20
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Submillimeter, Instrumentation: Detectors, Techniques: Spectroscopic
Scientific paper
Aims.The new APEX telescope, located on Llano Chajnantor in Northern Chile, will have high resolution spectroscopic instruments covering the wavelength region from 0.20 to 1.30 mm (210-1500 GHz). Methods: .In May 2005, the first facility receiver for the band 0.79-1.07 mm (279-381 GHz) was installed together with backends providing down to 60 kHz spectral resolution. This instrument that operates in double sideband mode uses superconducting tunnel junctions (SIS) as mixing elements operating at 4 K to achieve close to quantum-limited noise performances. The receiver is cooled by a closed-cycle cooling machine that allows continuous operation. The receiver design minimizes moving parts and is fully operated by remote to improve its reliability and the ease of use. Results: .The double sideband (DSB) receiver temperatures are in the range 50-70 K, which typically results in a DSB system noise temperature of about 100 K in excellent weather conditions and between 100-200 K in good weather conditions.
Belitsky Vladimir
Bergman Per
Booth Rex
Ferm Sven-Erik
Fredrixon Mathias
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