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Author(s): | Pollarolo, A.; Jeong, T. H.; Benz, S. P.; Rogalla, H.; |
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Title: | Johnson Noise Thermometry Measurement of the Boltzmann Constant with a 200 Ohm Sense Resistor |
Published: | July 01, 2012 |
Abstract: | In 2010 NIST measured the Boltzmann constant k by use of an electronic technique that measured the Johnson noise of a 100 Ohm resistor at the triple point of water (TPW). The NIST Johnson noise thermometry (JNT) system used as a reference a voltage waveform that was synthesized with a quantum voltage noise source (QVNS) that consisted of pulse-driven arrays of Josephson-junctions. In this paper, we attempt to reproduce the previous measurement of k by repeating the JNT measurement with a 200 Ohm sense resistor and appropriately modified QVNS circuit and waveform. Preliminary results show agreement with the previous value within the measurement uncertainty. |
Conference: | Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements |
Proceedings: | Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Conference Digest |
Volume: | 28 |
Pages: | pp. 214 - 215 |
Location: | National Harbor, MD |
Dates: | July 1-6, 2012 |
Keywords: | Boltzmann equation; Correlation; Digital-analog conversion; Josephson arrays; Measurement units; Noise Measurement; Quantization; Signal synthesis; Standards; Temperature. |
Research Areas: | Instrumentation, Johnson Noise Thermometry, Quantum Devices, Thermometry, Quantum Electrical Measurements, Measurements |
PDF version: | Click here to retrieve PDF version of paper (1817 K) |