Title :
Submillimeter spectroscopy using a Froome harmonic generator (metal-plasma junction)
Author :
Knapp, P.H. ; Martin, D.H.
Author_Institution :
University of London, London, England
fDate :
4/1/1966 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The rectifying properties of the cathode spot of a microscopic arc discharge (as first investigated by K. D. Froome) are used to generate high harmonics of a 37.5-kMc/s source. That these high harmonics can be used to do high resolution spectroscopy in the submillimeter range is demonstrated by a study of the pressure broadening of the J13 → 14 rotational transition of N2O at 0.85-mm wavelength.
Keywords :
Arc discharges; Cathodes; Frequency; High power microwave generation; Laser tuning; Microscopy; Power generation; Power system harmonics; Spectroscopy; Stability;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1966.4769
