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Millimeter Wave Bolometers

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Millimeter-Wave Astronomy: Molecular Chemistry & Physics in Space

Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ((ASSL,volume 241))

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This chapter provides a general review of bolometer theory and instrumentation techniques for millimeter-wave bolometric receivers. Formulae for bolometer optimization and sensitivity are derived. The design and construction of standard composite bolometers, monolithic silicon bolometers, and silicon nitride bolometers are compared. Sensitivities of standard composite bolometers and silicon nitride micromesh bolometers are discussed.

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  1. LMT Project, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA

    Philip Mauskopf

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  1. INAOE, Tonantzintla, Mexico

    W. F. Wall , A. Carramiñana  & L. Carrasco ,  & 

  2. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

    P. F. Goldsmith

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Mauskopf, P. (1999). Millimeter Wave Bolometers. In: Wall, W.F., Carramiñana, A., Carrasco, L., Goldsmith, P.F. (eds) Millimeter-Wave Astronomy: Molecular Chemistry & Physics in Space. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 241. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4714-9_28

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