Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jul 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986stjr.rept.....p&link_type=abstract
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Millimeter Waves, Semiconductor Junctions, Sis (Superconductors), Superheterodyne Receivers, Electromagnetic Noise, Mixing Circuits, Negative Resistance Circuits, Quantum Wells, Radio Astronomy, Tunnel Diodes
Scientific paper
The development and construction of an ultralow noise heterodyne receiver for millimeter wave astronomy is described along with its use for 115.3 GHz Co line observations. The receiver uses a Superconductor-Insulator-Superconductor (SIS) quasiparticle tunnel junction mixer to convert the millimeter wave signal to a microwave intermediate frequency. Experiments aimed at quantitative verification of J. R. Tucker's quantum mixer theory are studied, to see whether it could be used as the basis for the design of a practical receiver. The experimental results were in excellent agreement with the theory, assuming the three frequency approximation. Infinite available gain and negative output resistance were observed for the first time, nonclassical effects which are not seen in conventional diode mixers. Using Tucker's theory, an SIS receiver was then designed and constructed. At 115 GHz, the single sideband receiver noise temperature is 83K, the lowest ever reported in this frequency range. A CO survey toward Cygnus-X region, using this SIS receiver on the Columbia-GISS 4 ft. telescope, is also described.
Kerr Anthony R.
Pan Shing-Kuo
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