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First results of a 36 GHz SIS receiver

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An experimental SIS receiver has been tested around 40 GHz. The non-linear element is an array of 20 Nb-NbOx-Pb junctions. A total system noise temperature of 120 K (DSB) has been achieved.

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  1. Laboratoire de Physique de l'Ecole Normale Supérieure, 24, rue Lhomond, 75231, Paris Cedex 5

    D. Crété, J. C. Pernot & C. Letrou

  2. Observatoire de Meudon, 92195, Meudon Principal Cedex

    P. Encrenaz

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Crété, D., Pernot, J.C., Letrou, C. et al. First results of a 36 GHz SIS receiver. Int J Infrared Milli Waves 5, 965–970 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01009585

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