Fundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation and Testing

Presents a comprehensive introduction to the selection, operation, and testing of infrared devices, including a description of modern detector assemblies and their operation This book discusses how to use and test infrared and visible detectors. The book provides a convenient reference for those entering the field of IR detector design, test or use, those who work in the peripheral areas, and those who teach and train others in the field. Chapter 1 contains introductory material. Radiometry is covered in Chapter 2. The author examines Thermal detectors in Chapter 3; the Classical photon detectors simple photoconductors and photovoltaics in Chapter 4; and Modern Photon Detectors in Chapter 5. Chapters 6 through 8 consider respectively individual elements and small arrays of elements the readouts (ROICs) used with large imaging arrays; and Electronics for FPA Operation and Testing. The Test Set and The Testing Process are analyzed in Chapters 9 and 10, with emphasis on uncertainty and trouble shooting. Chapters 11 through 15 discuss related skills, such as Uncertainty, Cryogenics, Vacuum, Optics, and the use of Fourier Transforms in the detector business. Some highlights of this new edition are that it Discusses radiometric nomenclature and calculations, detector mechanisms, the associated electronics, how these devices are tested, and real-life effects and problems Examines new tools in Infrared detector operations, specifically: selection and use of ROICs, electronics for FPA operation, operation of single element and very small FPAs, microbolometers, and multi-color FPAs Contains five chapters with frequently sought-after information on related subjects, such as uncertainty, optics, cryogenics, vacuum, and the use of Fourier mathematics for detector analyses Fundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation and Testing, Second Edition, provides the background and vocabulary necessary to help readers understand the selection, operation, and testing of modern infrared devices.

Presents a comprehensive introduction to the selectionoperation, and testing of infrared devices, including adescription of modern detector assemblies and theiroperationThis book discusses how to use and test infrared and visibledetectors. The book provides a convenient reference for thoseentering the field of IR detector design, test or use, those whowork in the peripheral areas, and those who teach and train othersin the field.Chapter 1 contains introductory material. Radiometry is coveredin Chapter 2. The author examines Thermal detectors in Chapter 3;the "Classical" photon detectors - simplephotoconductors and photovoltaics in Chapter 4; and "ModernPhoton Detectors" in Chapter 5. Chapters 6 through 8consider respectively individual elements and small arrays ofelements the "readouts" (ROICs) used with large imagingarrays; and Electronics for FPA Operation and Testing. The Test Setand The Testing Process are analyzed in Chapters 9 and 10, withemphasis on uncertainty and trouble shooting. Chapters 11 through15 discuss related skills, such as Uncertainty, Cryogenics, VacuumOptics, and the use of Fourier Transforms in the detector business.Some highlights of this new edition are that it* Discusses radiometric nomenclature and calculations, detectormechanisms, the associated electronics, how these devices aretested, and real-life effects and problems* Examines new tools in Infrared detector operationsspecifically: selection and use of ROICs, electronics for FPAoperation, operation of single element and very small FPAsmicrobolometers, and multi-color FPAs* Contains five chapters with frequently sought-after informationon related subjects, such as uncertainty, optics, cryogenicsvacuum, and the use of Fourier mathematics for detectoranalysesFundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation andTesting, Second Edition, provides the background and vocabularynecessary to help readers understand the selection, operation, andtesting of modern infrared devices.

Foreword ixPreface xiiiAbout the Companion Website xvUnit I Detector Basics 11 Introduction and Overview 32 Radiometry 253 Thermal Detectors: Mechanisms, Operation, and Performance 854 Classical Photon Detectors: Simple Photoconductor and Photovoltaics 1055 Modern Photon Detectors 149Unit II Detector Assemblies 1716 Single Detector Assemblies and Small Arrays 1737 Readout Integrated Circuits 1918 Electronics for FPA Operation 237Unit III Testing 2579 Test Equipment 25910 Detector Testing 315Unit IV Related Skills 37911 Measurements and Uncertainty 38112 Cryogenics 40713 Vacuum 44114 Optics and Optical Materials 46915 Fourier Analysis of Detector Problems 507Appendix A - Symbols, Abbreviations, and Acronyms 549Index 553