Title :
Prospects of photonic devices for energy generation, communication, and imaging
Author :
Dutta, Achyut K.
Author_Institution :
Banpil Photonics, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
The application area of photonics (semiconductor) devices are expanding, especially in the area of next optical communication, imaging, and energy generation. This paper describes the trends of key photonic devices technologies for communication, imaging, and energy generation. The state-of-the art of technologies in each mentioned applications are included. Focused are mainly on the common device structure which have numerous applications. Finally, future device technologies will also be addressed.
Keywords :
image sensors; optical communication; optical images; power semiconductor devices; energy generation; imaging; next optical communication; photonic devices; Photodetector; alternate energy; biomolecules imaging; conversion efficiency; image sensor; integration; multiwavelength; photodetector array; photovoltaic cells; security; solar cells;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE), 2010 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dhaka
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6277-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICELCE.2010.5700660
