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Title: Precision limits of lock-in amplifiers below unity signal-to-noise ratios

Journal Article · · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1138927· OSTI ID:6442017

An investigation of noise-related performance limits of commercial-grade lock-in amplifiers has been carried out. The dependence of the output measurement error on the input signal-to-noise ratio was established in each case and measurements of noise-related gain variations were made.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6442017
Journal Information:
Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Vol. 57:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English