Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9828920 | Infrared Physics & Technology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Quantum well infrared photodetector technology has shown remarkable success by realizing large-format focal plane arrays in both broad-bands and in multi-bands. The spectral response of these detectors based on the III-V material system are tailorable within the mid and long wavelength IR bands (â¼3-25 μm) and possibly beyond. Multi-band and broad-band detector arrays have been developed by vertically integrating stacks of multi quantum wells tailored for response in different wavelengths bands. Each detector stack absorbs photons within the specified wavelength band while allowing the transmission other photons, thus efficiently permitting multiband detection. Flexibility in many design parameters of these detectors allows for tuning and tailoring the spectral shape according to application requirements, specifically for spectral imaging instruments.
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Authors
S.V. Bandara, S.D. Gunapala, J.K. Liu, S.B. Rafol, C.J. Hill, D.Z. Ting, J.M. Mumolo, T.Q. Trinh,