Abstract:
The parameters of a feed-forward compensated amplifier are redefined such that the error correcting signal and the uncorrected signal combine in phase at maximum output power. It is then shown that for this condition a directional coupler can be used as the error injection network with minimal loss of error signal power or main signal power. This results in the most efficient use of both the main signal amplifier and the error signal amplifier and, in addition, produces an impedance match in the main signal wavepath, in the error signal wavepath and at the output terminal of the overall amplifier.
Abstract:
A display is formed by directing an optical beam onto an acousto-optical medium having a single small region of substantial strain which is caused to traverse the medium controllably.
Abstract:
This application describes a feedback amplifier which utilizes the input signal at least twice. In the first instance, the input signal is applied to the main amplifier and experiences the full gain of the amplifier. Secondly, the input signal is used as a reference against which the amplified output signal is compared. Any difference between the reference signal and the output signal due to noise and/or distortion is identified as an error signal which is amplified in a separate error amplifier, and then injected into the input terminal of the main amplifier in phase to degenerate the error. Because the feedback only degenerates the error signal, and not the useful signal, a reentrant signal feedback amplifier is capable of operating over a greater stabilized bandwidth than conventional feedback amplifiers. In addition, an overall improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio can be realized.
Abstract:
A variety of filter structures are synthesized by means of a cascade of bimodal networks. By including mode converters between adjacent pairs of networks, successive networks can be made to respond to one or the other of said modes. A transmission line filter and a coupler (channel dropping) filter are described.
Abstract:
A low loss microwave transmission structure composed of a section of waveguide within which is concentrically placed an array (one or more) of cylindrical sections of dielectric material with relative dielectric constant greater than four, spaced away from the walls by a significant fraction of the radius (at least of the order of 10 percent) and possessing appreciable discontinuities. In the dielectric loaded sections electromagnetic radiation is propagated primarily within the dielectric so that the losses observed are mainly a function of the dielectric material and are, to first order, insensitive to the wall composition or condition. In this most general form the structure can by synthesized as a low loss filter or equalizer. When operated at frequencies at which the unloaded waveguide is below cutoff a high-Q cavity can be formed. A single section cavity of this type has been used to measure the Q of the low loss high dielectric constant dielectrics. A particularly simple and easily adjustable coaxial input and output structure is available which couples strongly to the cylindrically symmetric TM01 mode, all other propagating modes being greatly disfavored.
Abstract:
AN ELECTROMAGNETIC PARAMETRIC ACOUSTIC WAVE SENSOR COMPRISING A REACTIVE BRIDGE WHICH IS ENERGIZED BY MEANS OF A HIGH FREQUENCY PUMP SIGNAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF AN ACOUSTIC WAVE, THE BRIDGE IS BALANCED, PRODUCING NO OUTPUT SIGNAL. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ACOUSTIC WAVE THE BRIDGE IS UNBALANCED, PRODUCING A DOUBLE SIDEBAND, SUPPRESSED CARRIER OUTPUT SIGNAL. THE LATTER IS COUPLED TO A PHASE DETECTOR, ALONG WITH A COMPONENT OF PUMP SIGNAL, WHEREIN AN ELECTRICAL REPLICA OF THE ACOUSTIC INPUT SIGNAL IS PRODUCED.