THE MASER: A NEW TYPE MOLECULAR AMPLIFIER FOR MICROWAVE RADIATION,

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Abstract:

The principle of operation of the maser is presented. A number of masers which have been built or proposed are investigated. These include the moleculalucular beam maser, the negative temperature maser, the optically pumped maser, and the solid state maser.

Author(s):
Culver, W. H.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
Supplementary Note:
Prepared for the October 25, 1957 issue of Science. Legibility of this document is in part unsatisfactory. Reproduction has been made from best available copy.
Annotation:
Maser: A new type molecular amplifier for microwave radiation.
Pagination:
0022

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
P-1171
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Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
*MASERS, OPERATION, MICROWAVE SPECTROSCOPY, MICROWAVE AMPLIFIERS, MOLECULAR BEAMS, GAIN, NOISE(RADIO), MAGNETIC FIELDS, ENERGY, CRYSTALS
Report Date:
1957 Oct 18