Published December 21, 2015 | Version v1
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Background limited mid-infrared photodetection with photovoltaic HgTe colloidal quantum dots

  • 1. James Franck Institute, 929 E. 57th Street, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637 (United States)

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The photovoltaic response of thin films of HgTe colloidal quantum dots in the 3–5 μm range is observed. With no applied bias, internal quantum efficiency exceeding 40%, specific detectivity above 1010 Jones and microseconds response times are obtained at 140 K. The cooled devices detect the ambient thermal radiation. A detector with 5.25 μm cut-off achieves Background Limited Infrared Photodetection at 90 K

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Journal Title
Applied Physics Letters
Journal Volume
107
Journal Issue
25
Journal Page Range
p. 253104-253104.5
ISSN
0003-6951
CODEN
APPLAB

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