The Dynamics of a Subharmonic Oscillator with Linear Dissipation
by G. J. Lasher
A mathematical analysis of the dynamic behavior of subharmonic oscillators (parametrons) is made assuming a nonlinear reactance but a linear dissipation or resistance. Simple equations of motion for the subharmonic and pump amplitudes are derived in the quasistatic, or high-Q, approximation. Numerical solutions are obtained for two cases. The first shows the subharmonic amplitude changing from a small value to its steady state value when a constant pump signal is applied. The second shows decay when the pump signal is removed.
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