Abstract
A high precision temperature control system capable of maintaining the temperature of superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) constant to within 1.0 μK root-mean square over a narrow frequency band was designed and built for use with the superconducting readout system of the Gravity Probe B experiment. The system utilizes an analog ac temperature bridge with a digital proportional-integral control loop which incorporates a peaking filter. A disturbance attenuation factor of 86 or greater over the required frequency band was demonstrated in system tests with the cryogenic hardware, allowing the SQUID system to achieve the required stability. The control system was robust against variations in the thermal characteristics of the cryogenic hardware.
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