High performance hyperspectral detectors using photon controlling cavities
US7659536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/544
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to various embodiments, a photodetector including a first contact layer, a second contact layer, an active region, and a photonic crystal resonant cavity is disclosed. The photonic crystal resonant cavity can operate as a resonant structure to enhance the response of the photodetector at one or more wavelengths. In various embodiments, the photodetectors including a photonic crystal resonant cavity can, for example, demonstrate increased responsivity and quantum efficiency, lower the operating temperature, and/or be used to form a hyperspectral detector.
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