Title :
An infrared detector utilizing internal photoemission
Author :
Peters, David W.
fDate :
5/1/1967 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An infrared detector utilizing internal photoemission as a detection mechanism is demonstrated. The detector consists of a metal-semiconductor contact with photoemission taking place over the associated Schottky barrier. Quantum efficiency and bias effects are investigated.
Keywords :
Current measurement; Electrical resistance measurement; Electrons; Gold alloys; Infrared detectors; Photoelectricity; Schottky barriers; Semiconductor diodes; Silicon alloys; Voltage measurement;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1967.5648
