A Power Efficient, Ultra Low Noise Amplification Mechanism in Semiconductor

Abstract

Within this project. we have made significant progress in three areas:(1) Confirm the underlying physical mechanisms of the cycling excitation process (CEP). To prove our theory, we have demonstrated excellent CEP device characteristics using amorphous silicon (a-Si) as the signal amplification medium. (2) We have developed methods to realize the CEP effect to achieve record high detector performance, including demonstration of ultrahigh gain-bandwidth product and low noise of the detector. (3) We have demonstrated CEP devices to detect single photons under low (8V) bias and room temperature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 02, 2018
Accession Number
AD1063489

Entities

People

  • Yu-Hwa Lo

Organizations

  • University of California, San Diego

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplification
  • Amplifiers
  • Analyzers
  • Bandwidth
  • Demonstrations
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Excitation
  • Laser Mediums
  • Low Noise
  • Low Noise Amplifiers
  • Materials
  • Noise
  • Optical Detection
  • Photodiodes
  • Semiconductors
  • Spectrum Analyzers

Readers

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Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics