Introduction / Context:
Microwave labs rely on specialized meters to quantify power, frequency, impedance match, and antenna patterns. Matching each instrument to its primary measurement helps in selecting the right tool for diagnostics and design.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Bolometer → thermal power sensor.
- VSWR meter → standing wave ratio and reflection coefficient on lines.
- Cavity wavemeter → resonant frequency indicator.
- Pattern recorder → antenna radiation pattern characteristics.
Concept / Approach:
Identify the principal use of each instrument in a standard microwave bench setup.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Bolometer → measures absorbed microwave power via resistance change → 3.VSWR meter → relates voltage standing waves to reflection coefficient Γ → 1.Cavity wavemeter → mechanical tuning to resonance for frequency readout → 4.Pattern recorder → extracts beamwidths (including half-power points) from pattern sweeps → 2.
Verification / Alternative check:
On a reflex klystron setup, frequency is read from the cavity wavemeter dial, line match from VSWR, power by bolometer bridge, and antenna beamwidth from the recorded pattern.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3: Assigns antenna beamwidth to bolometer and swaps D.
- A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3: Misplaces three entries.
- A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2: Confuses VSWR and frequency functions.
Common Pitfalls:
- Using a power meter to infer frequency—power devices do not provide frequency readout.
- Confusing VSWR (line measure) with free-space antenna pattern parameters.
Final Answer:
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
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