Accurate Calibration of Raman Systems At the Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schlösser, Magnus
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
Series:Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The KATRIN Experiment
  • Theory of Quantitative Raman spectroscopy
  • Experimental Setup
  • Calibration Based on Theoretical Intensities and Spectral Sensitivity
  • Calibration Based on Accurate Gas Samples
  • Comparison of Calibration Methods
  • Summary and Outlook
  • Appendix A Statistical Terms
  • Appendix B Complete Derivation of Integration Formula for Depolarization Measurements
  • Appendix C Jones Calculations for Polarization Aberrations in the Raman Collection System
  • Appendix D Measurements of Polarization Aberrations in Raman Cell Windows
  • Appendix D Error Estimation in Depolarization Ratio Measurements
  • Appendix F Relation Between Experimental Error of Raman Intensities and Depolarization Ratios
  • Appendix H Demonstration of Bootstrapping on HYDE Data
  • Appendix I Publications