Analysis of systems for the recording of exponential signals
R. Talbot, USDOD, Naval Radiological Defense Lab., San Francisco, CA (United States), J. Shipman, F. Huggin, C. Dobbie · 1954
An analysis is presented of the requirements of a recording system to be used in recording single nonrecurrent signals of the form $Ke^{\alpha t}$ with the range of $\alpha$ being from approximately 1 x $lO^8 to 20 x lO^8 sec^{-1}$. Particular attention is given to the response of the more important system components such as detectors, transmission lines, signal amplifiers, and cathode-ray tubes. The capabilities and limitations of each are discussed. It is found that for a linear system the primary effect of each component is to cause a reduction in the relative amplitude of the signal, resulting in a reduction in the dynamic range of the system. Some attention is also given to the response of certain system elements to other type signals including impulse functions, step functions, ramp functions, and sinusoids. The effects of nonlinear elements are considered rather briefly. From this analysis conclusions are drawn and recommendations made concerning the selection of the most suitable system elements and the arrangement of these elements. (auth)