1984-07-31
1986-05-20
Edlow, Martin H.
357 4, 357 16, 357 30, 357 88, H01L 2356, H01L 2712
Patent
active
045905070
ABSTRACT:
A device having a selectively doped varying bandgap region with pyroelectric characteristics is described which is useful as a photodetector or temperature sensor. A plurality of selectively doped regions forming a superlattice may also be used. Ferroelectric devices are also described.
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Capasso Federico
Gossard Arthur C.
Stavola Michael J.
AT&T Bell Laboratories
Edlow Martin H.
Laumann Richard D.
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