Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Infrared responsive
Patent
1991-07-18
1993-12-21
Dzierzynski, Paul M.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Infrared responsive
4271263, G01J 520, B05D 512
Patent
active
052723410
ABSTRACT:
A film having a unique asymmetrical hysteresis, a method of making, and a method of using such a film in and/or as a device. An example describes a distinctive ferroelectric device as an infrared detector that operates at generally ambient conditions.
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Catalan Antonio B.
Mantese Joseph V.
Micheli Adolph L.
Schubring Norman W.
Dzierzynski Paul M.
General Motors Corporation
Hanig Richard
Wallace Robert J.
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