Interfacial Work Functions and Extrinsic Silicon Infrared Photocathodes
Abstract
It is shown that n(+) and /or p(+) contacts on p-i-n diodes can function as solid-state photoemitters at temperatures < or = 20 K. Infrared radiation cam excite electrons or holes over small n-i or p-i interfacial barriers and into the intrinsic region when the diode is forward biased. Photoelectric thresholds in the far infrared corresponding to 37 and 61 micrometer cutoffs have been observed for silicon devices using a Fourier transform spectrometer. Suggestions are made to tailor the cutoff wavelengths using different concentrations of various impurities near the metal-insulator transition. Epitaxially grown multilayered (superlattice) detectors are proposed. Reprints. (AW)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 23, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA219748
Entities
People
- A. G. Perera
- D. D. Coon
- R. E. Sherriff
- R. P. Devaty
Organizations
- University of Pittsburgh