Seebeck infrared photodetectors: an ultra wide dynamic range of design possibilities

Johan Stiens; Gennady Shkerdin; Vladimir Kotov; Werner Vandermeiren; Cathleen De Tandt; Gustaaf Borghs; Roger Vounckx

doi:10.1117/12.662483

22 April 2006 Seebeck infrared photodetectors: an ultra wide dynamic range of design possibilities

Johan Stiens, Gennady Shkerdin, Vladimir Kotov, Werner Vandermeiren, Cathleen De Tandt, Gustaaf Borghs, Roger Vounckx

Proceedings Volume 6189, Optical Sensing II; 61890Y (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662483
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2006, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

The theoretical background of Seebeck infrared detectors based on nonlinear free carrier absorption in doped semiconductors has been presented. The 3D-distribution of the electron and lattice temperatures created by the absorption of an optical beam with a cylindrical symmetry in layered structures was developed. Five different operation regimes of the detector are presented, showing that all beams form CW down to picoseconds can be detected. We will discuss how one can control the detectable power and intensity levels and the cross-talk in multi-pixel arrays by means of the doping concentration, geometry of the absorption region and pixellation format, the positioning of a heat sink, and micro-machining techniques. Experimental backing for the model will be given for the pulsed regime and the CW regime. We also demonstrate operation of the detector in the +1 kW power level.

Citation Download Citation

Johan Stiens, Gennady Shkerdin, Vladimir Kotov, Werner Vandermeiren, Cathleen De Tandt, Gustaaf Borghs, and Roger Vounckx "Seebeck infrared photodetectors: an ultra wide dynamic range of design possibilities", Proc. SPIE 6189, Optical Sensing II, 61890Y (22 April 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662483

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