Coated spherical silicon nanoparticle thin film UV detector...

Details Coated spherical silicon nanoparticle thin film UV detector... Coated spherical silicon nanoparticle thin film UV detector...

2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Porta, David (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Ultraviolet light responsive means

C438S063000, C257S431000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06992298

ABSTRACT:
A UV detector has a UV detection thin film of coated spherical silicon nanoparticles formed upon a substrate. The detector includes structures to bias the thin film. In preferred embodiments, a thin conductor that is at least semi-transparent to UV radiation is formed over the thin film. In preferred embodiments, the UV detector is formed as a silicon based integration, upon a device quality silicon wafer.

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