DocumentCode
848016
Title
Coherent light detection in solid-state photodiodes
Author
Lucovsky, Gerry
Volume
51
Issue
1
fYear
1963
Firstpage
166
Lastpage
172
Abstract
The operation of solid-state photodiodes as mixers of coherent light is discussed. Particular attention is given to the parameters that influence 1) frequency response, 2) quantum efficiency and 3) sensitivity. The highest mixed frequency that can be detected is determined by carrier transport considerations as well as RC circuit parameters. Output mixed frequencies to 100 kMc can be obtained in appropriately designed structures. Experimental results verifying the existence of photomixing in Si, Ge, GaAs and InAs photodiodes are presented.
Keywords
Frequency response; Gallium arsenide; Infrared detectors; Laser theory; Nonlinear optics; Optical sensors; Photodetectors; Photodiodes; Radiation detectors; Solid state circuits;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/PROC.1963.1675
Filename
1443605
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