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Title: Topological insulator infrared pseudo-bolometer with polarization sensitivity

Abstract

Topological insulators can be utilized in a new type of infrared photodetector that is intrinsically sensitive to the polarization of incident light and static magnetic fields. The detector isolates single topological insulator surfaces and allows light collection and exposure to static magnetic fields. The wavelength range of interest is between 750 nm and about 100 microns. This detector eliminates the need for external polarization selective optics. Polarization sensitive infrared photodetectors are useful for optoelectronics applications, such as light detection in environments with low visibility in the visible wavelength regime.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1404707
Patent Number(s):
9799828
Application Number:
15/284,102
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01L - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2016 Oct 03
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS

Citation Formats

Sharma, Peter Anand. Topological insulator infrared pseudo-bolometer with polarization sensitivity. United States: N. p., 2017. Web.
Sharma, Peter Anand. Topological insulator infrared pseudo-bolometer with polarization sensitivity. United States.
Sharma, Peter Anand. Wed . "Topological insulator infrared pseudo-bolometer with polarization sensitivity". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1404707.
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