Nano-antenna for wideband coherent conformal IR detector arrays

Details Nano-antenna for wideband coherent conformal IR detector arrays Nano-antenna for wideband coherent conformal IR detector arrays

2009-04-30

2011-11-08

Porta, David (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

C250S330000, C250S338100, C438S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08053734

ABSTRACT:
A conformal coherent wideband antenna coupled IR detector array included a plurality of unit cells each having a dimension that includes an antenna for focusing radiation onto an absorber element sized less than the dimension. In one embodiment, the absorber element may be formed of a mercury cadmium telluride alloy. According to a further embodiment, the antenna array may be fabricated using sub-wavelength fabrication processes.

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