Title :
The Behavior of a Modulated Electron Beam in a Drift Space and Its Application to Dimensional Measurements on Spacecraft
Author :
Muehldorf, Eugen I.
fDate :
5/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The behavior of an electron beam in a large drift space is analyzed. The distortion of a signal modulated on the beam is considered after drift through a space of the order of several meters in length. Distortion of pulse modulation and smear of sinusoidal modulation are examined.
Keywords :
Antenna measurements; Cathodes; Distortion measurement; Electron beams; Electron emission; Extraterrestrial measurements; Optical modulation; Phase measurement; Pulse modulation; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIM.1972.4313979
