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On the theory of photoelectric compensators and their accuracy

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A description of the operating principles of photoelectric compensators is given. Formulae characterizing the behaviour of measuring systems with partial compensation are derived. A comparison is made with systems without compensation or without restoring force. The influence of spontaneous thermal fluctuations on measuring accuracy is analyzed. It is shown that a device with partial compensation in this respect is inferior to one without compensation. Figures are given to characterize the order of magnitude of measuring accuracy.

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  1. Department of Physics, University, Blindern-Oslo, Norway

    Andreas Kelen

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Kelen, A. On the theory of photoelectric compensators and their accuracy. Appl. Sci. Res. 4, 278–284 (1955). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02316492

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