Authors:Paul W. Kruse, David D. Skatrud,
Publisher: Academic Pre
Keywords: first, semiconductors, semimetals, volume, systems, infrared, imaging, arrays, uncooled
Number of Pages: 341
Published: 1997-10-08
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0127521550
ISBN-13: 9780127521558

This is the first book to describe an emerging but already growing technology of thermal imaging based on uncooled infrared imaging arrays and systems, which are the most exciting new developments in infrared technology today. This technology is of great importance to developers and users of thermal images for military and commercial applications. The chapters, prepared by world leaders in the technology, describe not only the mainstream efforts, but also exciting new approaches and fundamental limits applicable to all.Key Features* Unified approach to technology development based on fundament

Author: Paul W. Kruse
Publisher: SPIE Publications
Keywords: optical, texts, engineering, vol, tt51, tutorial, spie, imaging, thermal, arrays, systems, applications, uncooled
Number of Pages: 108
Published: 2001-07-15
List price: $48.00
ISBN-10: 0819441228
ISBN-13: 9780819441225

The development of uncooled infrared focal plane arrays began with the military’s need to see the battlefield at night without any form of illumination. While the early arrays involved use of cryogenic systems, a new class of detection mechanisms that didn’t require crygenic operation was developed in the United States in the 1980s. The author has been involved in development of this technology since then. This book is an introduction for both professionals and students. It covers uncooled thermal detection methods, fundamental performance limits, theoretical performance of thermoe