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Apparatus and method for measuring and imaging surface resistance
Assignee: ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF UNITED STATES
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Filing: 1991-11-07
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Granted: 1993-08-24
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Expires: 2011-11-07
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method for determining and imaging superconductor surface resistance. The apparatus comprises modified Gaussian confocal resonator structure with the sample remote from the radiating mirror. Surface resistance is determined by analyzing and imaging reflected microwaves; imaging reveals anomalies due to surface impurities, non-stoichiometry, and the like, in the surface of the superconductor.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon S. Martens
- 👤 Vincent M. Hietala
- 👤 Gert K. G. Hohenwarter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R27/00; G01R27/02; G01R27/04; G01R27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
Apparatus for determining and imaging surface resistance of a sample comprising: means for generating electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range of 10 9 10 12 Hz; modified confocal resonator means for radiating said electromagnetic radiation; remote sample means for reflecting said electromagnetic radiation; and means for determining and imaging the surface resistance of said sample means from said reflected electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus for determining and imaging surface resistance of a sample comprising: means for generating electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range of 10 9 10 12 Hz; modified confocal resonator means for radiating said electromagnetic radiation; remote sample means for reflecting said electromagnetic radiation; and means for determining and imaging the surface resistance of said sample means from said reflected electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means for generating electromagnetic radiation comprises network analyzer means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said modified confocal resonator means for radiating said electromagnetic radiation comprises mirror means having a radius of curvature b.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said remote sample means is positioned at a distance of b/2 from said mirror means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 further comprising means for supercooling said sample means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means for determining and imaging the surface resistance of said sample means comprises said means for generating electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said means for determining and imaging the surface resistance of said sample means comprises means for imaging surface resistance anomalies on the surface of said sample means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said means for determining the surface resistance of said sample means further comprises means for determining R ss from the algorithm: ##EQU8## where the total quality factor, Q t , is known, R sm (mirror surface resistance) is known, ω=2πf o , μ o =4π10 -7 H/m, ε=8.854·10 -12 F/m, and k=ω/3·10 8 .
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 further comprising means for coupling said means for generating electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said means for coupling comprises waveguide means.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for determining and imaging the surface resistance of a sample comprising the steps of: a) generating electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range of 10 9 to 10 12 Hz; b) radiating the electromagnetic radiation by a modified confocal resonator; c) reflecting the radiated electromagnetic radiation from a remote sample; and d) determining and imaging surface resistance of the sample from the reflected electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for determining and imaging the surface resistance of a sample comprising the steps of: a) generating electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range of 10 9 to 10 12 Hz; b) radiating the electromagnetic radiation by a modified confocal resonator; c) reflecting the radiated electromagnetic radiation from a remote sample; and d) determining and imaging surface resistance of the sample from the reflected electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein the step of generating electromagnetic radiation further comprises the step of providing a network analyzer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein the step of radiating the electromagnetic radiation by a modified confocal resonator further comprises the step of providing a mirror having a radius of curvature b.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 13 wherein the step of providing a mirror having a radius of curvature b further comprises the step of positioning the sample at a distance of b/2 from the mirror.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein the step of reflecting the radiated electromagnetic radiation from a remote sample further comprises the step of supercooling the sample.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
66 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein the steps of determining and imaging surface resistance of the sample from the reflected electromagnetic radiation further comprises the step of determining R ss from the algorithm: ##EQU9## where the total quality factor, Q t , is known, R sm (mirror surface resistance) is known, ω=2πf o , μ o =4π10 -7 H/m, ε=8.854·10 -12 F/m, and k=ω/3·10 8 .
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 16 wherein the steps of determining and imaging surface resistance of the sample further comprise the step of imaging surface resistance anomalies on the surface of the sample.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 11 further comprising the step of coupling electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 18 wherein the step of coupling electromagnetic radiation includes the step of providing a waveguide between the means for generating electromagnetic radiation and the means for radiating electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus for determining and imaging surface resistance of a sample comprising: means for generating electromagnetic radiation; means for radiating said electromagnetic radiation comprising mirror means having a radius of curvature b; remote sample means positioned at a distance of b/2 from said mirror means for reflecting said electromagnetic radiation; and means for determining and imaging the surface resistance of said remote sample means from said reflected electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus for determining and imaging surface resistance of a sample comprising: means for generating electromagnetic radiation; means for radiating said electromagnetic radiation comprising mirror means having a radius of curvature b; remote sample means positioned at a distance of b/2 from said mirror means for reflecting said electromagnetic radiation; and means for determining and imaging the surface resistance of said remote sample means from said reflected electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 20 wherein said means for generating electromagnetic radiation comprises means for generating microwave radiation.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 20 wherein said mirror means comprises concave mirror means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 20 further comprising means for supercooling said remote sample means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 20 further comprising waveguide means for coupling said means for generating electromagnetic radiation to said means for radiating electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for determining and imaging surface resistance of a sample comprising the steps of: a) generating electromagnetic radiation; b) radiating the electromagnetic radiation from a mirror having a radius of curvature b; c) positioning a remote sample at a distance of b/2 from the mirror for reflecting the electromagnetic radiation; and d) determining and imaging the surface resistance of the remote sample from the reflected electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for determining and imaging surface resistance of a sample comprising the steps of: a) generating electromagnetic radiation; b) radiating the electromagnetic radiation from a mirror having a radius of curvature b; c) positioning a remote sample at a distance of b/2 from the mirror for reflecting the electromagnetic radiation; and d) determining and imaging the surface resistance of the remote sample from the reflected electromagnetic radiation.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the step of generating electromagnetic radiation comprises the step of generating microwave radiation.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the step of radiating electromagnetic radiation from a mirror comprises the step of generating electromagnetic radiation from a concave mirror.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the step of positioning a remote sample at a distance of b/2 from the mirror further comprises the step of supercooling the sample.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising the step of coupling by waveguide the means for generating electromagnetic radiation and the means for radiating electromagnetic radiation.
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