SLAC Research Project

    Summer Student Research for the Next Linear Collider (NLC)

 

Student Researchers:

Rachel Lansom

Sara Waugh

Advisor:

Josef Frisch

 

I.Introduction

A. Schematic Diagram

 

       II. Electronics: Basic Terms

A. Mixing 2 frequencies

1. Calculation

 

III. Noise Tests

A. What is Noise?

B. Synthesizer Test

1. Goal of Experiment and Diagram of Test Circuit

2. Comparing dBm to mW and Power variation calculation

3. Capacitor plate calculation:  acceptable offset distance

C. Amplifier Test

1. Graph of rms/gain vs. gain

2. Attenuator Test

D. Noise Equation

1. Diagram

2. General equation for determining noise/motion relationship

 

IV. Capacitor

A. Sample Calculations

1. Capacitance

2. Frequency

B. Diagram

C. Photographs

D. Measurements

1. Graph: DC Volts per Micron

2. Final Noise Calculations

 

 

V. Conclusion

 

 

 

Special thanks to: Doug McCormick, Knut Skarpaas VIII, and fellow intern Carlos Damian