@inproceedings{64d8a2bb329e4e4fb0ba8903f367a2df,
title = "Type-II InAs/GaSb superlattice focal plane arrays for high-performance third generation infrared imaging and free-space communications",
abstract = "Free-space optical communications has recently been touted as a solution to the {"}last mile{"} bottleneck of high-speed data networks providing highly secure, short to long range, and high-bandwidth connections. However, commercial near infrared systems experience atmospheric scattering losses and scintillation effects which can adversely affect a link's uptime. By moving the operating wavelength into the mid- or long-wavelength infrared enhanced link uptimes and increased range can be achieved due to less susceptibility atmospheric affects. The combination of room-temperature, continuous-wave, high-power quantum cascade lasers and high operating temperature type-II superlattice photodetectors offers the benefits of mid- and long-wavelength infrared systems as well as practical operating conditions.",
keywords = "Focal plane array, Free space communications, Mid-infrared, Photodetector, Quantum cascade laser, Room temperature, Superlattices, Type-II",
author = "Manijeh Razeghi and Andrew Hood and Allan Evans",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.1117/12.712783",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0819465895",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits IX",
note = "Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits IX ; Conference date: 22-01-2007 Through 24-01-2007",
}