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Opto-electronic gas sensor

US5191784A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1989
Grant dateMar 9, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/22
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for detecting the presence of a gas in an ambient atmosphere comprises a multiple quantum well structure; a thin mesh of a transition metal formed on the multiple quantum well structure; and an arrangement for monitoring transmission of electromagnetic radiation through the mesh and the multiple quantum well structure.

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