Effects of cryostat infrared filters on the performance of ALMA band 1 (35–52 GHz) receiver optics

A. Gonzalez, S. Asayama, V. Tapia, R. Finger, D. Monasterio, Nicolás Reyes

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Abstract

The ALMA telescope is one of the largest on-ground astronomical projects in the world. It will perform astronomical observations in all the atmospheric windows from 35 to 950 GHz when completed. The ALMA band 1 (35-52 GHz) receiver is in an advanced development state and production may start soon. As for other bands, the receiver is enclosed in a cryostat, where electronics are cooled down for minimum noise temperature operation. However, in the case of band 1, components are large in comparison with cryostat dimensions and aperture sizes. This makes that the best receiver optics designs have the corrugated feed horn very close to the cryostat infrared (IR) filters. This paper discusses the effects of the IR filters on the performance of the ALMA band 1 receiver optics.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (APSURSI)
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherIEEE/LEOS
Pages381-382
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-5090-2886-3
ISBN (Print)978-1-5090-2887-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2016 - Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Duration: 26 Jun 20161 Jul 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2016
Abbreviated titleAPSURSI 2016
Country/TerritoryPuerto Rico
CityFajardo
Period26/06/161/07/16

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