Tools and equipment list¶
- Specialized tools:
- 1x VIVOHOME ½ HP 5 CFM vacuum pump
- 1x BACOENG 5 Gallon Stainless Steel Vacuum Chamber
- 1x 25 W UVC light source @ 185 nm + 254 nm (hazardous, produces toxic ozone, must be well-ventilated!)
- 2x Bosch GLM100-23 laser rangefinder (optional)
- 1x RF signal generator with MHz-GHz range for test signal generation (optional)
- 1x RF spectrum analyzer or RF signal strength meter with MHz-GHz range (we do not have a spectrum analyzer yet, but having one would be ideal)
- 1x AEG-8103 Gaussmeter (this is very fragile, please handle with care)
- 1x gridded mat, for precise object alignment/positioning (optional)
- 1x non-rigid wire mesh roll for Faraday cage (optional)
- 10x 650nm 5mV miniature diode lasers1 (optional)
- 2x flexible tool holder “helping hands” (optional)
- 1x 14 gauge 3ft zinc perforated tube, 2x 3/18” threaded rods, and 2x (or more) 3/18” nuts for the RF test stand; see image here (optional)
- 3x Neodymium N52 disk magnets for RF test stand (optional, hazardous)2
- Generic tools:
- Digital caliper (such as this model)
- Digital multimeter
- Tape measure (optional)
- Wire cutter/wire stripper
- Basic workshop tools (screwdriver, wrench, scissors, etc.)
- Distilled plain vinegar (for cleaning oxidized metal)
- A pen and notebook is also recommended in situations where electronics (including laptops) must be turned off to prevent EM interference with test equipment
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These were originally bought to function as light sources for the photocathode; however, since we switched to using zinc photocathodes, which have a work function much higher than what 650 nm laser light can overcome, we have not found a use for them. They may be useful for optics testing, although we have not tried that yet. ↩
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These were used for holding the microwave mirrors in place during tests, and can generally be used as a way to non-destructively secure metal objects, but they are not strictly needed. Due to their strong magnetic fields they may damage electronics (including computers and mobile phones), interfere with pacemakers, and can cause injury due to how rapidly they snap together. ↩