How to Handle Phase Shifts in a Measurement

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App brief: compensated resistance measurements using a lock-in

Lock-in amplifiers are commonly used for resistance measurements in cryogenic environments. ​ However, the effects of parasitic capacitance are often ignored in these measurements. ​ This document explains how to handle phase shifts caused by capacitance in resistance measurements and demonstrates a more accurate method for calculating resistance and capacitance using a lock-in amplifier. ​ By considering the phase shift, the measurement error can be significantly reduced.