Development of SQUID Amplifier and AC-biased Bolometer for Detection of Sub-mm Radiation

Jari S. Penttilä, Antti Virtanen, Minna Nevala, Kimmo Kinnunen, Arttu Luukanen, Juha Hassel, Mikko Kiviranta, Panu Helistö, Ilari Maasilta, Heikki Seppä

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    Abstract

    We report development on submillimeter wavelength detection system based on ac-biased superconducting antennacoupled transition-edge microbolometer operated at 4 K. The sensor is read out by low noise superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) followed by room temperature ac electronics. Based on dc measurements, the should be below room temperature photon noise. Multiplexed readout enables construction of multi-pixel arrays with capability to sense subkelvin temperature differences at video frequency.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationURSI/IEEE XXIX Convention on Radio Science
    Place of PublicationEspoo
    PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
    Pages139-142
    ISBN (Electronic)951-38-6296-8
    ISBN (Print)951-38-6295-X
    Publication statusPublished - 2004
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    EventURSI/IEEE XXIX Convention on Radio Science - Espoo, Finland
    Duration: 1 Nov 20042 Nov 2004

    Publication series

    SeriesVTT Symposium
    Number235
    ISSN0357-9387

    Conference

    ConferenceURSI/IEEE XXIX Convention on Radio Science
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityEspoo
    Period1/11/042/11/04

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