Magazine Article

Phonon-Assisted Quantum-Well Infrared Photodetector

TBMG-29621

11/01/2000

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A proposed quantum-well infrared photodetector (QWIP) would exploit resonant-phonon-assisted transitions to reduce dark current significantly below that of a typical previously developed QWIP operating at the same wavelength and temperature. The reduction in dark current would translate to greater sensitivity, a capability to measure the diminished infrared radiation from cooler objects, and/or a less severe requirement for cooling an infrared sensor to obtain a desired signal-to-noise ratio.

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"Phonon-Assisted Quantum-Well Infrared Photodetector," Mobility Engineering, November 1, 2000.
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Nov 1, 2000
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TBMG-29621
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English