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Comparison of Intersubband Quantum-Well and Interband Graphene-Layer Infrared Photodetectors
We compare the characteristics of the intersubband quantum-well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) based on the traditional semiconductor materials and the interband graphene-layer infrared photodetectors (GLIPs) based on van der Waals heterostructures. We show that the responsivity and dark-current-li...
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Published in: | IEEE journal of quantum electronics 2018-04, Vol.54 (2), p.1-8 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | We compare the characteristics of the intersubband quantum-well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) based on the traditional semiconductor materials and the interband graphene-layer infrared photodetectors (GLIPs) based on van der Waals heterostructures. We show that the responsivity and dark-current-limited detectivity of GLIPs exceed those of QWIPs. This is because of a stronger radiation interband absorption in the GLs, a smaller capture probability of electrons into the GLs, and a higher activation energy of the electron thermionic and tunneling escape from the GLs in comparison with those in the QWs. |
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ISSN: | 0018-9197 1558-1713 |
DOI: | 10.1109/JQE.2018.2797912 |