Modulated infrared source

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1986-09-23

1988-06-28

Howell, Janice A.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

2504931, 250504R, 357 17, H01L 3300

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047541415

ABSTRACT:
A solid state infrared source is disclosed which is capable of modulation of the intensity of broadband infrared radiation. A silicon semiconductor body is provided with doped regions which have high emissivity for infrared and an intrinsic region which has low emissivity and low absorption for the infrared. The device is heated and maintained at a temperature of about 500.degree.K to effect the infrared radiation from the doped regions. Modulation is effected by controlling the presence of carriers in the intrinsic region, so as to modify the broadband infrared radiation. The modulating carriers may be due to optical modulation or they may be injected electrically. In either case, the heating may be effected by an external device or the doped regions may also provide a heating PIN diode structure which is forward biased in controlled fashion to attain the desired temperature. With electrical modulation, the doped regions provide at least a modulating PIN diode structure which is periodically forward biased to control the presence of carriers in the intrinsic region which modify the emission of infrared radiation from this region. With optical modulation, carriers are created in the semiconductor by subjecting it to a source of light. The device is useful for providing an IR source in many applications including a component in an electro-optical system for gas spectroscopy.

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