Uncooled infrared photon detector and multicolor infrared detect

Details Uncooled infrared photon detector and multicolor infrared detect Uncooled infrared photon detector and multicolor infrared detect

1997-07-28

1999-11-02

Hannaher, Constantine

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

2503384, 250349, 25037001, 73774, 356 32, G01J 156

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active

059775440

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for infrared detection are described. An optomechanical photon detector includes a semiconductor material and is based on measurement of a photoinduced lattice strain. A multicolor infrared sensor includes a stack of frequency specific optomechanical detectors. The stack can include one, or more, of the optomechanical photon detectors that function based on the measurement of photoinduced lattice strain. The systems and methods provide advantages in that rapid, sensitive multicolor infrared imaging can be performed without the need for a cooling subsystem.

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