TY - BOOK ID - 49399605 TI - Advances in photodetectors : research and applications PY - 2019 SN - 1789856221 1789856213 1789853893 PB - London, United Kingdom : IntechOpen, DB - UniCat KW - Optical detectors. KW - Light-sensitive cells KW - Light-sensitive detectors KW - Light sensor photodevices KW - Photodetectors KW - Photodevices, Light sensor KW - Photoelectric detectors KW - Photosensors KW - Detectors KW - Optical transducers KW - Optoelectronic devices KW - Engineering KW - Physical Sciences KW - Engineering and Technology KW - Electrical and Electronic Engineering KW - Photonics UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:49399605 AB - This book provides a wide-ranging overview of the current state-of-the-art and new trends in photodetector design and research. Written by a team of internationally renowned experts, with contributions from universities, research institutes and industries, this work is suitable for students and professionals interested in studying and dealing with photodetector design and technology, as well as the wide gamut of related applications. Its coverage includes: physics and fundamentals of photodetectors; physical models of photodetector operation; new materials, design, processing and function of photodetectors in related applications; testing, monitoring and calibration; and research progress in photodetector-related areas. Theoretical aspects, design and simulation principles, and important experimental results are thoroughly addressed, embodying a comprehensive account of current activity in this important field of research and industry. ER -