Pb1−xSnxSe-on-Si LWIR sensor arrays and thermal imaging with JFET/CMOS read-out

Lattice dynamics study of lead chalcogenides

“…All these factors have contributed toward the great interest in the fundamental study of this group of semiconductors, which make them potentials candidates for different technological applications. In particular, they have been used for thermoelectronic, optoelectronic or spintronic devices, especially in long wavelength imaging [1], infrared diodes lasers [2] and for thermophotovoltaic energy converters [3].…”

Studies on thin films of lead chalcogenides

“…Thin film semiconducting compounds, especially the lead salts, form a technically important class of materials owing to their wide spread utility in various infrared devices. Lead chalcogenides and their solid solutions have generated considerable interest because of their use in long wavelength imaging [13], IR gas spectroscopy [14][15][16], thermo-photovoltaic energy converters [17]; and in photovoltaic and photoconductive detectors [18,19]. In particular, commercial lead salts detectors in the form of sensitized polycrystalline films have been widely used.…”

Thickness effects on optical and photoelectric properties of PbSeTeO quaternary thin films prepared by magnetron sputtering

“…Generally, optical and photoelectric properties of the PbSe thin films can be improved by doped with other elements, such as Te [8], S [9], Sn [10], Cd [11], Sr [12], etc., since the band structure, especially the band gap and the density of states (DOS) of PbSe, can be modified by these doping elements. Te element has attracted great attention due to the superior photoelectric and thermoelectric properties of the PbSeTe materials.…”