Title :
Note on up-converter noise performance
Author :
Midwinter, J. ; Zernike, F.
Author_Institution :
Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, Conn.
fDate :
2/1/1969 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We consider the noise characteristics and the optimization of an up-converter IR detector. We compare the converter to the conventional photoconductive detector and discuss the particular strengths and weaknesses for pulse and CW signal detecttion of the converter.
Keywords :
Diode lasers; Frequency conversion; Gallium arsenide; Gas lasers; Infrared detectors; Laser modes; Laser noise; Semiconductor device noise; Semiconductor diodes; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1969.1075738
