Thermo-mechanical detector array with optical readout

H. Torun*, O. Ferhanoglu, H. Urey

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    Abstract

    An uncooled thermal detector array with low NETD is designed and fabricated using MEMS bimaterial structures that bend in response to thermal change. A diffraction grating placed underneath each pixel allows sensing sub-nm mechanical deflections.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Their Applications Conference, 2006
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages112-113
    Number of pages2
    ISBN (Print)078039562X, 9780780395626
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 9 Oct 2006
    EventIEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Their Applications Conference, 2006 - Big Sky, MT, United States
    Duration: 21 Aug 200624 Aug 2006

    Publication series

    NameOptical MEMS and Their Applications
    PublisherIEEE
    ISSN (Print)2160-5033
    ISSN (Electronic)2160-5041

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Their Applications Conference, 2006
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityBig Sky, MT
    Period21/08/0624/08/06

    Keywords

    • Optical arrays
    • Thermomechanical processes
    • Optical detectors
    • Sensor arrays
    • Optical interferometry
    • Optical noise
    • Optical diffraction
    • Diffraction gratings
    • Silicon compounds
    • Optical sensors

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