Title :
Quantum cascade detectors for long wave infrared detection
Author :
Buffaz, A. ; Doyennette, L. ; Nedelcu, A. ; Carras, M. ; Planchette, P. ; Marcadet, X. ; Berger, V.
Author_Institution :
Lab. MPQ, Univ. Paris Diderot, Paris, France
Abstract :
Performances of Quantum Cascade Detectors in the long wave infrared range (near 15 microns) will be studied for the first time. Due to their extremely low dark currents, Quantum Cascade Detectors are a promising candidate for the applications of imaging in this spectral range.
Keywords :
infrared detectors; photodetectors; quantum well devices; dark current; infrared detection; quantum cascade detectors; Dark current; Doping; Gallium arsenide; Infrared detectors; Noise generators; Noise reduction; Photoconductivity; Photovoltaic systems; Solar power generation; Wave functions;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, 2009. IRMMW-THz 2009. 34th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Busan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5416-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5417-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2009.5325605
