Ch1 = 3 Vpp offset from a SRS function generator    C2:OMS-SUS_TOP1_OUT_2048
Ch2 = 50 Ohms                                       C2:OMS-SUS_TOP2_OUT_2048
Ch6 = ISS SENSE PD DC output                        C2:OMS-SUS_SIDE_OUT_2048

- Redo the FE diagram to get rid of OMC SUS and make a PSL diagram.
- Get the trending working right.
- Up the FE sample rate to 32768 Hz

A  121307 161942 0100 0.3 000000 0.5 000000 TMP 000680 R/H 000130 LOC 000000 C/S 000E54
A  121307 164641 0100 0.3 000000 0.5 000000 TMP 000680 R/H 000130 LOC 000000 C/S 000E53
A  121307 171340 0100 0.3 000000 0.5 000000 TMP 000685 R/H 000130 LOC 000000 C/S 000E52
A  121307 174039 0100 0.3 000000 0.5 000000 TMP 000680 R/H 000200 LOC 000000 C/S 000E53
A  121307 180738 0100 0.3 000000 0.5 000000 TMP 000680 R/H 000210 LOC 000000 C/S 000E57
A  121307 183437 0100 0.3 000000 0.5 000000 TMP 000680 R/H 000210 LOC 000000 C/S 000E56
A  121307 190136 0100 0.3 000000 0.5 000000 TMP 000680 R/H 000195 LOC 000000 C/S 000E5C
A  121307 192835 0100 0.3 000000 0.5 000000 TMP 000685 R/H 000195 LOC 000000 C/S 000E69

• RF Amp to boost the 35.5 MHz Wenzel
  
• Attenuators to get the splitter output to not destroy the LO
  
• Bandpass filters for 35.5 MHz
  
• RFPD to take the PMC reflection and do locking
  
• 2 steering mirrors
  
• Mode matching lenses
  

This post will host plots and trends from this radiative cooling run (QIL/2704).

Preliminarily, it looks like the reconfiguration to remove a hardware mistake or two led to a healthier run. The comparison below clarifies the two runs:

• QIL/2702 - conductive link between inner shield and outer shield (twisted pair from an RTD lead accidentally clamped); possibly another conductive link between outer shield and baseplate (outer shield more wobbly than usual on spacers)
  • this data set should only be used to study the impact of a known conductive link between inner and outer shields.
  • this run demonstrates that there will be more effective, faster cooling if the outer shield is conductively cooled!
• QIL/2704 - resolved above mistakes!
  • this data set may be used to gain understanding of the impact of emissivity changes to the inner surface of the inner shield.
  • may be compared to QIL/2695, a run that is equivalent except with a higher emissivity inner surface of the inner shield

Run ended with cryocooler shutdown at 12:27 pm (actual duration just under 92 hours). System will warm up with pumps on for the rest of the break, unless I am inspired to come in and run one of the next intended runs discussed in QIL/2704. I did not run any heat input test for this data set, as I am not planning to come in frequently enough to monitor the heating safely.

Data:

Attachment 1 compares QIL/2704 (solid) to QIL/2702 (dashed). As expected, the outer shield temperature from the latter run stays warm since the conductive short was resolved. Due to the reduction of the inner shield's thermal load, the inner shield is able to cool faster and plateau at a colder temperature. As Stephen pointed out, however, the test mass is not cooled as efficiently compared to when the outer shield was conductively cooled.

Fitting Results:

Attachment 2 is a current model diagram of the various components being considered, and their thermal couplings. Attachment 3 plots the fitted model (dashed) over the temperature data (solid). The fit parameters were the following emissivities: aluminum foil, rough aluminum, and aquadag. Notes from the fit:

1. With the conductive shorting of the outer shield resolved, the model (which considers only radiative cooling of the OS) is well fit to the OS temperature data. 

2. The inner shield model is missing some key term(s) affecting its time constant and steady state temperature.

3. The above error propagates to the test mass model (I believe). 

Given these caveats, the fit results are as follows: aquadag e = 0.92, Al foil e = 0.04, rough Al e = 0.19. These all initially seem reasonable, and I'm happy to see that the aquadag emissivity is higher than previously estimated.

Next steps:

1. Separate the cold plate from the inner shield, and model their conductive and radiative link. Also model the radiative link between the cold plate and the test mass.

2. Cover the test mass in foil (to best of our ability) to refine the radiative link between the test mass and inner shield. Doing so will mean both elements have the same emissivity, so there is only one unknown parameter.

1. Start by assembling the plane mirror to the clamp. First, put an O ring inside the clamp envelope(attachment 2) and then gently place the flat mirror on that(attachment 3). Rotate it 45 degrees and bolt this setup with the metal spacer using screws and Allen Key, Follow the same procedure for another plane mirror as well. The plane mirror is 99% reflecting on one side and transmitting on the other. The reflecting surface should be placed facing inside the clamp. An easy method to find the coating of the mirror is to hold it from the sides (never touch the middle part) and then checking if the bottom surface of the mirror is visible. If the bottom part is visible, then the side facing you transmits light and hence should be towards the outside. After this stage of assembly, it will look similar to attachment 4. Note: 3/8'' screw was used for this step.

2. Next, proceed to assemble the endcap unit. The PZT should be glued centered on the endcap and the curved mirror should be glued centered on the PZT. As is it very difficult to align them properly, a jig can be used for gluing purpose. The external space has the same diameter of the PZT, the internal one has the same diameter of the curved mirror. The slots on the edges are used for the wires of the PZT. Epoxy 30 CL can be used for this purpose. A necessary support system can be assembled as per need.