Optical cryocoolers for sensors and electronics

Richard I. Epstein; Markus P. Hehlen; Mansoor Sheik-Bahae; Seth D. Melgaard

doi:10.1117/12.2052941

24 June 2014 Optical cryocoolers for sensors and electronics

Richard I. Epstein, Markus P. Hehlen, Mansoor Sheik-Bahae, Seth D. Melgaard

Proceedings Volume 9070, Infrared Technology and Applications XL; 90702K (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2052941
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Solid-state optical refrigeration is an emerging cooling technology that can provide vibration free and reliable refrigeration to cryogenic temperatures in a lightweight and compact device. The technology has matured over the past two decades and is currently being considered for applications where the mechanical vibrations, limited reliability, or insufficient portability of existing cooling technologies pose challenges. Possible applications include satellite-borne infrared imaging, laser metrology, and gamma-ray spectroscopy as well as high-reliability cooling of semiconductors and high-temperature superconductors. The best results achieved so far have been in cooling rare-earth-doped solids, especially materials doped with ytterbium. We discuss the fundamental physical principles of solid-state laser cooling, the resulting material and device design requirements, and the estimated payload heat lift of an optical cryocooler.

Citation Download Citation

Richard I. Epstein, Markus P. Hehlen, Mansoor Sheik-Bahae, and Seth D. Melgaard "Optical cryocoolers for sensors and electronics", Proc. SPIE 9070, Infrared Technology and Applications XL, 90702K (24 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2052941

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available