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Explore optical detection fundamentals, including quantum optics and the photoelectric effect. Learn about electromagnetic spectrum, detection technologies, and signal measurement amidst noise.
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ECEG287 Optical Detection Course NotesPart 1: Introduction Profs. Charles A. DiMarzio and Stephen W. McKnight Northeastern University, Spring 2004 DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Electromagetic Radiation: Classical and Quantum Stephen McKnight DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Classical Maxwellian EM Waves v=c λ E H H x E E z H λ=c/υ y c=3x108 m/s (free space) υ = frequency (Hz) DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
VIS= 0.40-0.75μ γ-Ray RF Electromagnetic Spectrum (by λ) UV= Near-UV: 0.3-.4 μ Vacuum-UV: 100-300 nm Extreme-UV: 1-100 nm IR= Near: 0.75-2.5μ Mid: 2.5-30μ Far: 30-1000μ 10 nm =100Å 0.1 μ 1 μ 10 μ 100 μ = 0.1mm (300 THz) 0.1 Å 1 Å 10 Å 1 mm 1 cm 0.1 m X-Ray Soft X-Ray Mm-waves Microwaves DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Quantum Optics: Photoelectric Effect UV Light (λ, Intensity) window i anode In2 > In1 i In1 Emitted Photo-electrons + – V V Vm DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Photoelectric Effect (1/λ)min depends on metal type, surface condition, adsorbed gasses, but not on light intensity. Vm 1/λ (1/λ)min DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Photoelectric Effect Explained:Einstein (1905) Energy metal vacuum wave-packet or photon Tmax Eυ=hυ vacuum level w Fermi Energy, Ef h(c/λ) = hυ = w + Tmax w=metal work function h=Planck’s constant =4.14x10-14 eV-s Tmax=electron maximum kinetic energy = qVm surface DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Quantum Optics: Photoelectric Effect UV Light (λ, Intensity) window i In2 > In1 i In1 Emitted Photo-electrons (½mv2=Tm= hν-w) + – V V Vm=Tm/q DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Photoelectric Effect (hυ)min is the work function. Depends on metal type, surface condition, adsorbed gasses, but not on light intensity. Vm hυ (hυ)min= w DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
VIS= 3.1-1.66 eV γ-Ray RF Electromagnetic Spectrum (by hυ) UV= Near-UV: 3.1-4.1 eV Vacuum-UV: 4.1-12.4 eV Extreme-UV: 12.4- 1240 eV IR= Near: 0.5-1.66 eV Mid: 41-500 meV Far: 1.4-41 meV 10 nm =100Å 0.1 μ =12.4 eV 1 μ =1.24 eV 10 μ = .124 eV 100 μ = 0.1mm 0.1 Å 1 Å 10 Å 1 mm 1 cm 0.1 m (120 keV) (12 keV) (1.2 keV) (1.24 meV) (124 μeV) (12 μeV) X-Ray Soft X-Ray Mm-waves Microwaves DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Introduction to Optical Detectionand Course Overview Chuck DiMarzio DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
What is Optical Detection? • The goal is to get information from light. • Usually we look for variations in the amount of light over • space... • or time... • or spectrum... • or some combination of these. • Generally the output is an electrical signal. • It may be digitized for use in a computer. • We need to measure this signal in the presence of noise. DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Course Overview 2. Sources and Radiometry 3. Noise 2-5. Detectors 6. Circuits 7. Coherent Detection 8. Signal Statistics 9. Array Detectors DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Some Detection Issues • Optics • Radiometry, Beam Shaping, and Filters • Detector Physics • Converting Optical Energy to Electrical • Receiver Circuit • Matching to Detector, Proper Biasing • Interpretation of Data • Dealing with Noise and Signal Statistics DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Some Notation DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Spectral Response Modulation Response Responsivity Noise (NEP) Damage Level Sensitive Area Circuit Considerations Device-Specific Issues Filtering Angle, Position, Wavelength Packaging Window Transmission, Position Power Requirements Cooling/Vacuum Requirements General Detector Issues DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Square-Law Detector DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Noise Signal + Noise Ps Ps Pn DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Thermal Detectors Photon Detectors Two Basic Detection Concepts i/P Absorber hn e- Heat Sink l Photon Energy: E=hn=hc/l Total Energy: Pt Photon Count: np=Pt/hn Electron Count: ne=hqPt/hn Electron Rate: ne/t=hqP/hn Current: ene/t=(hqe/hn)P Power: P Heating: (dT/dt)H = CP Cooling: k(dT/dt)C =(T-Ts) Steady State: (T-Ts)/kC = P DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Thermal Characteristics Wide Bandwidth Accuracy Examples Thermocouple Thermopile Pyroelectric Photon Characteristics Speed Sensitivity Examples Photoemissive Photoconductive -intrinsic & extrinsic Photovoltaic - intrinsic & extrinsic Detector Types DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Envelope Transmission Cathode Quantum Efficiency Cutoff Wavelength Gain and High Voltage Dark Current Frequency Response Dead Time Magnetic Fields Damage Thresholds Anode Current Optical Power Photomultiplier Issues DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Bandgap Energy Window Transmission? Quantum Efficiency Gain Frequency Response / Size Etendue Bias Considerations Cooling Damage Thresholds Optical Power Photocurrent NEP, D* Semiconductor Detector Issues DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University
Thermal Detector Issues • Sensitivity • Damage Threshold Power • Frequency Response • Calibration • Repeatability • Spatial Uniformity • Spectral Uniformity • Acceptance Angle DiMarzio & McKnight, Northeastern University