Abstract
We report the most recent work of our group of the development of avalanche photo diodes based on (Al)GaN. The goal of this group is to achieve single photon counting. In this paper we first give the scientific motivation for making such a device in the context of UV astronomy and then describe current work and plans for future development. The development includes improving the sensitivity to be able to carry out single photon detection and the fabrication of arrays.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | UV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for Astronomy XV |
Volume | 6686 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2007 |
Event | UV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for Astronomy XV - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Aug 26 2007 → Aug 27 2007 |
Other
Other | UV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for Astronomy XV |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego, CA |
Period | 8/26/07 → 8/27/07 |
Keywords
- AlGaN
- Astronomy
- Avalanche photo diodes
- GaN
- UV
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics