Title :
The microcalorimeter as a national microwave power standard
Author :
Clark, Richard F.
Author_Institution :
National Research Council, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
The simple construction and good accuracy of the microcalorimeter has resulted in its adoption by many countries as their national standard of microwave power in hollow waveguide. Its use is increasing as a national standard for coaxial microwave power measurement.
Keywords :
Bolometers; Calibration; Coaxial components; Electromagnetic heating; Flanges; Heat sinks; Hollow waveguides; Power measurement; Temperature; Waveguide junctions;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1986.13411
