A Microwave Polarimeter
- 1 May 1949
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Review of Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 20 (5) , 337-341
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1741527
Abstract
A microwave polarimeter is described which enables the determination of rotation of the plane of polarization of microwaves in the 3.2‐cm band. The transmitter‐analyzer utilizes klystron tube 723 A/B. The microwaves are fed into a horn which acts as a polarizing agent. The analyzer‐receiver consists of a horn antenna, rotatable wave guide, a crystal detector, and an indicator. The microwaves are rectified by a crystal rectifier, and are either detected by a microammeter, a galvanometer, or by an amplifier of appropriate design. Changes of angles of rotation can be detected if they are not less than 2° to 3°.Keywords
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