Infrared And Photoelectronic Imagers And Detector Devices

Infrared and Photoelectronic Imagers and Detector Devices

Photodetection and Image Sensing Techniques

This book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to optoelectronic imaging techniques. Starting from the basis of photoelectric detection technology, it thoroughly discusses the basic knowledge of radiation measurement and light metrics, the basic principles of semiconductors, and the basic physical effects and characteristic parameters of photoelectric detection devices. It further introduces the types and characteristics of light sources commonly used in photoelectric detection. This lays a solid foundation for readers to learn the single photon detector, single photon imaging technology, and spectral imaging technology. This book also details the working principle, classification characteristics, and performance evaluation method of single-photon detectors, as well as the applications in low-light detection and quantum communication. Spectral imaging technology and two-dimensional imaging technology are also explained in terms of basic principles, system classification and characteristics. It also focuses on the practical applications of photoelectric detection technology in various fields, including remote sensing, atomic absorption spectroscopy analysis, mechanical quantity detection, etc., showing the wide application and great potential of photoelectric detection technology through specific cases. The frontiers and development trends of optoelectronic imaging technology are discussed, revealing the future development direction and challenges in this field for the readers.

Microbolometers

Microbolometers: Fundamentals, Materials, and Recent Developments describes the fundamentals of microbolometers, their historic evolution, operational principles and material choices. It also explains the impact of materials on the processing and development of device characteristics. Sections address various aspects of optical properties and recommend models of properties of materials of interest for the fabrication of the uncooled microbolometers. In addition, the book presents two case studies, Honeywell and Texas Instruments, that focus on the design and manufacture of microbolometers. Finally, recent developments, applications, patents and future trends are presented. The chapter on patents will summarize the strengths and weaknesses of each of the technologies. "Please note that there is an error on the Dedication page, it should read: "To my sister, Math. G.Y. Premalatha, and my brother-in-law, the late Professor G.N. Yoganarasimhan, Professor of Water Resources Engineering and Management, for showing me the direction - Describes the fundamentals of uncooled infrared detectors, operational principles and material approaches - Includes case studies based on Honeywell and Texas Instruments' work on microbolometers - Provides analyses of current patents with a look towards their strengths and weaknesses