Uncooled infrared detectors for 3 - 5 μ m and beyond

Avoiding cryogenic cooling not only reduces the cost and weight but also simplifies the infrared detector system allowing widespread usage. Here an uncooled infrared detection using intravalence bands is reported. A set of three p - Ga As ∕ Al x Ga 1 − x As multiple heterojunction detector structure...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 2008-07, Vol.93 (2), p.021105-021105-3
Main Authors: Jayaweera, P. V. V., Matsik, S. G., Perera, A. G. U., Liu, H. C., Buchanan, M., Wasilewski, Z. R.
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Language:English
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Summary:Avoiding cryogenic cooling not only reduces the cost and weight but also simplifies the infrared detector system allowing widespread usage. Here an uncooled infrared detection using intravalence bands is reported. A set of three p - Ga As ∕ Al x Ga 1 − x As multiple heterojunction detector structures were used to demonstrate the concept experimentally. A preliminary detector showed peak responsivity of 0.29 mA ∕ W at 2.5 μ m at 300 K . The intravalence band approach can be used to cover various wavelength ranges by using different material systems giving rise to the possibilities of a dual band detector operating in atmospheric windows.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.2959060