Fear, EliseKagan, Dmitri2017-12-182017-12-182012http://hdl.handle.net/1880/105772Bibliography: p. 119-123A single source microwave interferometer is proposed to enhance the sensitivity of a microwave measurement system. Theory of operation is provided to gain understanding of the device's generated null and the concept of a virtual match. The design and steps leading to its realization are discussed and developed through a comprehensive analysis involving simulations and prototyping. The performance of the interferometer is demonstrated through multiple applications, involving low contrast and high impedance measurements. Due to the ability of the interferometer to easily integrate with multiple measurement systems, it has potential benefiting applications that require extreme sensitivity and ones relying on differential information.xii, 124 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/4771