A miniaturized super-regenerative nuclear quadrupole resonance spectrometer was fabricated in this project. The spectrometer was constructed using thin-film chromium resistors, gold-nickel conductors, and field effect transistors. The unit operated at room temperature and at 77º K between the frequencies of 24.860 and 44.300 MHs.The spectrometer was fabricated on a ceramic substrate which was 5.08 x 5.08cm. The films consisted of vacuum deposited chromium, electroless plated nickel, and electroplated gold. The resistor-conductor pattern was photo-etched from the films and the remaining components attached to the films to form the circuit.The spectrometer was encased in a stainless steel belljar with the sample coil extending from the bottom and the signal and power leads extending from the top of the belljar. The unit was immersed in liquid nitrogen and the characteristics monitored as the temperature dropped.The spectrometer operated in the liquid nitrogen, but failed to yield a signal for a paradichlorobenzene sample. The spectrometer exhibited poor frequency selectivity and a frequency change of 2MHz (6%) in going from room temperature to liquid nitrogen (77º K).Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/180017 |
| Date | 03 June 2011 |
| Creators | Konkle, Guy Clifton |
| Contributors | Craig, Edwin C. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iv, 45 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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