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Clauss, R. C.

Publications and source records attributed to Clauss, R. C..

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Sweep frequency detector

Sweep detector or passive spectrum analyzer provides a positive monitoring of the bandwidth of the input amplifier of a tracking receiver. Used with an oscilloscope, it provides a visual display of a microwave amplifier bandpass.

Clauss, R. C.

Improved traveling wave maser amplifier

Traveling Wave Maser /TWM/ that operates at S-band frequencies is characterized by a greatly improved gain-bandwidth product with relatively low equivalent-noise temperature. Tests indicate that its performance exceeds that of any other type of S-band amplifier.

Clauss, R. C.

Thermal short improves sensitivity of cryogenically cooled maser

In-line, quarter-wave thermal short cools the center conductor of the signal-input coaxial transmission line to a cryogenically cooled traveling wave maser. It reduces both the thermal noise contribution of the coaxial line and the heat leak through the center conductor to the maser at 4.4 degrees K.

Clauss, R. C.

X-band traveling wave maser.

Traveling wave maser providing 41.5 db net gain when installed in closed cycle helium refrigerator, measuring input noise temperature

Clauss, R. C.

Apparatus makes klystron operating frequency adjustable from remote point

Apparatus makes possible proper frequency adjustment in a receiver using a pump klystron for a traveling-wave master. It incorporates a tunable overcoupled cavity with irises of appropriate size to accomplish frequency spread over the desired range and to maintain the Q of the klystron circuit at the optimum value.

Clauss, R. C.