Infrared Detectors

Covering an important part of infrared technology - detectors this volume discusses recent progress in the technology of detectors and also methods to improve performance. Both photon and thermal detectors are considered and there is a particular emphasis upon the new thermal detectors.

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Infrared Detectors provides comprehensive coverage of this important aspect of infrared technology, including details of recent research efforts directed toward improving the performance of single element devices, large electronically scanned arrays, and higher operating temperatures. Discussions include HgCdTe detectors, Schottky barrier photoemissive devices, silicon, germanium, and InSb detectors, and quantum well infrared photodetectors. The author also considers IR thermal detectors, including details on phyroelectric detectors, micromachined silicon bolometers, and high Tc superconductor detectors.