研究目的
Investigating the frequency and bath temperature dependence of noise temperature in superconducting HEB mixers.
研究成果
The superconducting HEB mixer exhibits good performance with frequency-independent noise temperature across its operating range. The bath temperature has a limited effect on noise temperature when operated below the transition temperature. The optimal bias voltage is independent of frequency and bath temperature, indicating stable operation conditions.
研究不足
The study is limited to the frequency range of 0.1-1.5 THz and bath temperatures of 4 K-7 K. The effect of bath temperature on noise temperature is only significant when operated near the transition temperature.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involves measuring the double sideband (DSB) receiver noise temperature (Trec) of a log-spiral antenna coupled
2:1-5 THz NbN superconducting HEB mixer across different frequencies and bath temperatures. Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The superconducting HEB mixer consists of a 2-μm wide,
3:2-μm long and 5-nm thick NbN microbridge, and a self-complementary log-spiral planar antenna fabricated on a highly resistive and natively oxidized Si substrate. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The measurement setup includes a close-cycled cryostat, different frequency multiplier chains for LO signal, a Mylar beam splitter, a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) window, a Zitex G104 infrared filter, a bias-tee, an isolator, cryogenically cooled and room-temperature amplifiers, and a square-law detector.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The HEB device is mounted into a copper mixer block on the 4 K cold plate of the cryostat. The LO signal is coupled into the cryostat, and the IF output signal is amplified and recorded.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The IF output signal is filtered and recorded, with the noise temperatures corrected by calibrating the RF noise including beam-splitter, window, and infrared filter.
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NbN superconducting HEB mixer
Used as a mixer in the measurement setup for characterizing noise temperature.
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close-cycled cryostat
Provides the low temperature environment for the HEB mixer.
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frequency multiplier chains
Provides the LO signal for the mixer.
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Mylar beam splitter
Couples the LO signal into the cryostat.
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high-density polyethylene (HDPE) window
Part of the cryostat setup.
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Zitex G104 infrared filter
G104
Zitex
Filters infrared radiation in the cryostat setup.
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bias-tee
Used in the IF output signal path.
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isolator
Used in the IF output signal path.
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cryogenically cooled low-noise amplifier (LNA)
Amplifies the IF output signal.
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room-temperature amplifier
Amplifies the IF output signal.
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square-law detector
Records the IF output signal.
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