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Efficient radiation coupling to quantum-well radiation-sensing array via evanescent waves

US6271526A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1999
Grant dateAug 7, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F77/413
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and techniques for using a prism to couple IR radiation to a quantum-well sensor with a polarization substantially perpendicular to the quantum-well layers.

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