Overview

In the exciting field of optoelectronics, most new frontiers are explored first through the development of photodetectors. This book introduces photodetectors step-by-step, covering every photodetector of practical importance throughout the entire spectral range from UV to far IR -- all with a minimum of mathematics.KEY TOPICS:Leading researcher Donati Silvano begins with classic photoemissive devices, photocathodes and vacuum phototubes; then intoduces the theory and applications of photomultipliers. Silvano presents in-depth coverage of semiconductor photodetectors and related devices, including photodiodes, avalanche devices, phototransistors, photoconductors, and solar cells. Infrared techniques and thermal detectors for non-contact termperature measurements and thermal-image pickup are also covered in detail. The book covers state-of-the-art techniques in coherent detection and photodetection; image-sensing devices such as intensified image tubes and CCDs; and much more. For each device, Silvano presents critical guidance on operation, performance parameters, sensitivity limits, special features -- and in most cases, application circuits with schematic details and design hints.MARKET:For all science and engineering professionals involved with optoelectronics.

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Author:   Silvano Donati
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Prentice Hall
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 18.40cm
Weight:   0.694kg
ISBN:  

9780130203373

ISBN 10:   0130203378
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   17 February 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION. 2. PHOTOCATHODES. The Photoemission Process. Photoemission and Quantum Efficiency. Material Requirements, Surface and NEA Effects. Properties of Common Photocathodes. Photocathode Technology. Photocathodes Parameters. Phototubes. References. 3. DETECTION REGIMES AND FIGURES OF MERIT. The Bandwidth-Noise Tradeoff. Quantum and Thermal Regimes. Figures of Merit of Detectors. References. 4. PHOTOMULTIPLIERS. Dynode Multiplication. The Electron Optics. Common Photomultiplier Structures. Photomultiplier Response, Gain, and Noise. Special Photomultiplier Structures. Photomultiplier Performances. Applications of Photomultipliers. Microchannels and MCP Photomultipliers. References. 5. SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTODETECTORS. Introduction and Nomenclature. Junction Photodiodes. Photodiode Circuits. Avalanche Photodiode. Phototransistors and Other Semiconductor (FET,MOS) Photodevices. Photoconductors. References. 6. THERMAL DETECTORS AND THERMOGRAPHY. Types of Thermal Detectors. Detectivity of Thermal Detectors. Temperature Measurements and NEDT. Thermography and Applications. References. 7. SOLAR CELLS. Electrical Parameters. Solar Spectrum and Maximum Efficiency. System Efficiency. Solar Cell Structures and Materials. Photovoltaic Systems. References. 8. PHOTODETECTION TECHNIQUES. Direct and Coherent Detection. The Balanced Detector. Detection with Optical Preamplification. Injection Detection. Non-Demolitive Detection. Detection of Squeezed-State Radiation. New Model of Noise in Photodetection. References. 9. IMAGE DETECTORS. Image Pickup Tubes. Charge-Coupled Devices. Spatial Resolution and MTF. Image Converters and Intensifiers. References. Appendix A:1 SPECTRAL RANGES AND MEASUREMENT UNITS. Nomenclature. Transmission of Natural Media. Radiometric and Photometric Units. Attenuation Units. Blackbody Radiance. Luminous and Radiant Sensitivity. Appendix A:2 THE INVARIANTS OF RADIOMETRY. The Law of Photography. The Invariance in Free Propagation. Degrees of Freedom. Examples of Application. Extension of the Invariants. Appendix A:3 EYE PERFORMANCE. Visual Acuity. Chromatic Perception. Appendix A:4 NOISE REVISITED. Shot Noise. Noise in Resistors. Noise from Statistical Thermodynamics. Appendix A:5 COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR JUNCTION PHOTODIODES. Intrinsic Speed of Response. Series Resistance. Calculations for the Transimpedance Circuit. The Transimpedance Scheme at High Frequencies. Edge Effects and Guard Ring. Appendix A:6 CALCULATION OF THE APD RESPONSE. Appendix A:7 SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON PHOTODETECTORS. Index.

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SILVANO DONATI has been a full professor of Optoelectronics at the University of Pavia, Italy, since 1980. A graduate of the University of Milan, Italy, he has more than 30 years' experience with photodetectors and their applications in electro-optical instrumentation and fiberoptic communications. His special interests include the time and frequency responses of PMTs and APDs, performance of image-CCDs, and such advanced photodetection techniques as squeezed-state and injection detection. He has authored more than 160 papers and holds 10 patents. Dr. Donati is the founder and current chair of the IEEE-LEOS Italy chapter and belongs to IEEE (senior member), AEI (meritorious member), OSA, SPIE, and IEMS.

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