Title :
Millimeter- and submillimeter-wave quantum detectors
Author :
Krumm, C.F. ; Haddad, G.I.
Author_Institution :
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
fDate :
4/1/1966 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A detection scheme is proposed for millimeter and submillimeter waves. The scheme utilizes an appropriate system of quantum energy levels to down-convert the high-frequency radiation to a microwave frequency where very sensitive detectors are available. The principle of the scheme, the sensitivity and response time, and possible materials which may be employed are presented in this paper.
Keywords :
Delay; Detectors; Energy states; Helium; Local oscillators; Masers; Microwave frequencies; Paramagnetic resonance; Semiconductor diodes; Signal detection;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1966.4783
