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Detector having a thin film of boron nitride (BN) such as cubic BN and method, systems and array utilizing same

US7973286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2008
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T3/08
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A detector having a thin film of boron nitride (BN) such as cubic BN, and method, system and array utilizing same are provided. Solid-state p-i-n, deep depletion p-n and Schottky diode detector devices based on a thin film of semiconducting cubic BN are provided. Miniaturized solid-state detectors based on cubic boron nitride have a broad range of applications, both civilian and military.

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