Choice of materials for present quantum-well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) affected principally by two considerations. One was that in comparison with GaAs, In(x)Ga(1-x)As is potentially superior quantum-well material because of its stronger absorption of infrared radiation. Other consideration was that in comparison with Al(x)Ga(1-x)As, which is usual barrier material in older devices, GaAs potentially superior barrier material because it exhibits superior transport properties (lower scattering and higher mobility of charge carriers). GaAs is well material in older devices and barrier material in present devices.
In(x)Ga(1-x)As/GaAs Quantum-Well Infrared Photodetectors
NASA Tech Briefs ; 19 , 10
1995-10-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Investigation of Intersubband Transition in GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors
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