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An Absolute Method for the Determination of the Noise Figure of Radio Receivers

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Solomon, Salim Sion (1951) An Absolute Method for the Determination of the Noise Figure of Radio Receivers. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K3TT-0T85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10042017-111308813

Abstract

In the first of this thesis the nature of random noise, which arise and theoretically cannot be eliminated from radio receivers, is described.

Nyquist equation, pertaining to the amount of noise generated in a resistor, is rederived by a simple method. The original equation as derived by Nyquist, is found to be valid, only, for physically realizable impedances of the minimum reactance type.

The general problem of a passive electric network excited by random sources is treated; a useful principle is developed for its solution.

Part II treats of the definition of the noise figure of a four terminal network and the most important methods available for its measurement. An improved noise generator for the measurement of noise figure is described.

Item Type:Thesis (Engineer's thesis)
Subject Keywords:Electrical Engineering
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Electrical Engineering
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Pickering, William Hayward
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 January 1951
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:10042017-111308813
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10042017-111308813
DOI:10.7907/K3TT-0T85
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:10484
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:04 Oct 2017 21:37
Last Modified:04 May 2023 18:48

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