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Positive and Negative Luminescent Infrared Sources and Their Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

T. Ashley*
Affiliation:
Defence Evaluation and Research AgencySt. Andrews Road, Malvem, Worcestershire, WR14 3PS, UK. tashley@dera.gov.uk
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Abstract

We describe uncooled mid-infrared light emitting and negative luminescent diodes made from indium antimonide based IlI-V compounds, and long wavelength devices made from mercury cadmium telluride. The techniques to produce large area positive and negative luminescent sources, and the application of these devices to gas sensing, improved thermal imagers and imager testing is discussed.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1998

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