Unique features and capabilities using quantum wells for infrared detection and imaging

Hui Chun Liu

doi:10.1117/12.328072

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26 October 1998 Unique features and capabilities using quantum wells for infrared detection and imaging

Hui Chun Liu

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Proceedings Volume 3436, Infrared Technology and Applications XXIV; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.328072
Event: SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

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This paper presents a few unique features and capabilities using quantum wells for infrared detection and imaging. We first review the basics and key shortcomings of quantum well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs), and point out the possible directions for improvement. We then present the idea of the integrated QWIP and LED for optically readout imaging device. Discussions of different schemes of fabricating multicolor QWIPs follow. Finally, we present the high frequency capabilities of QWIPs.

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Hui Chun Liu "Unique features and capabilities using quantum wells for infrared detection and imaging", Proc. SPIE 3436, Infrared Technology and Applications XXIV, (26 October 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.328072

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