ELECTROLUMINESCENT-PHOTOCONDUCTOR ELEMENTS

Abstract

A materials improvement program was undertaken. Electroluminescence studies were concentrated on dc-pulse-excited thin film electroluminors, whose relevant properties such as response speed, quantum efficiency, spectral output, temperature dependence, and maintenance are summarized. Research on photoconductors was concerned with preparation techniques for high-purity single crystals and evaporated films of cadmium sulfide, and with performance improvements attainable in single crystals by optimizing trap distributions. It was concluded that the desired logic element speed is not likely to be attained with simple, two-terminal electroluminors and photoconductors, but rather will require the use of devices incorporating additional gain, possibly threeterminal electroluminors. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0286829

Entities

People

  • J.e. Johnson
  • P.n. Wolfe
  • W.j. Harper

Organizations

  • Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Crystals
  • Efficiency
  • Films
  • Logic Elements
  • Materials
  • Photoconductors
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Single Crystals
  • Thin Films

Readers

  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing