First Characterization of a Superconducting Filter-bank Spectrometer for Hyper-spectral Microwave Atmospheric Sounding with Transition Edge Sensors
arXiv:2001.08947 · doi:10.1063/5.0002984
Abstract
We describe the design, fabrication, integration and characterization of a prototype superconducting filter bank with transition edge sensor readout designed to explore millimetre-wave detection at frequencies in the range 40 to 65 GHz. Results indicate highly uniform filter channel placement in frequency and high overall detection efficiency. The route to a full atmospheric sounding instrument in this frequency range is discussed.
arXiv comment13 pages, 12 figures
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