Title :
Thermal and quantum noise
Author_Institution :
Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto, Calif.
fDate :
5/1/1965 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
One purpose of this article is to develop the theory of black body radiation, thermal noise, and quantum noise from a few basic physical principles. A second purpose is to show how these results apply to certain areas such as antenna theory and ideal receivers. It is hoped that having this related material collected and presented in the language of the electronics engineer will be of tutorial value.
Keywords :
Antenna theory; Entropy; Frequency; Masers; Physics; Quantum mechanics; Temperature distribution; Thermal engineering; Thermodynamics; Uncertainty;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1965.3814
