Systems and methods for active SWIR imaging using germanium receivers
US10978600B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/931
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An active imaging system comprising an illumination source for emitting a radiation pulse towards a target resulting in radiation reflected from the target, a receiver comprising one or more germanium photodiodes for receiving the reflected radiation, and a method for using same.
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