This project is building on previous MQPs focusing on terahertz molecular gas phase spectroscopy for interstellar applications. Previous groups reported having issues with leaks in the vacuum system. This project’s goals are to model the system, locate the leak, and determine how to best fix the leak. In modeling the system, we considered the ideal pressure for high-resolution spectroscopy, which we determined to be in the low 10s millitorr region. This project also discusses why the vacuum system is needed, its design and performance, and the problems with having a leak and the absorption cell design.

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Creator

• Bennett, Valerie

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-053124-114227
• 122848

Parola chiave

• Rotational Spectroscopy
• Astrophysics
• Vacuum Systems

Advisor

• Petkie, Douglas Todd

Year

• 2024

Date created

• 2024-05-31

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Physics

Source

• E-project-053124-114227

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Ultima modifica

• 2024-06-27