Fundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation and Testing

by Vincent, John David; Hodges, Steve; Vampola, John; Stegall, Mark; Pierce, Greg

• ISBN13: 9781118094884
• ISBN10: 1118094883
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2015-11-09
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This second edition is a carefully organized comprehensive introduction to infrared and visible detectors, and how to use and test them. This book strives to make the concepts clear and easy to understand, without oversimplification, covering single element detectors, very small Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs), and large FPAs used for imaging. This book includes description of the detector mechanisms to help users select appropriate detector types and use them properly, including chapters on radiometric calculations, selection and use of Readout Integrated Circuits (ROIC) for FPAs, and the electronics needed to operate these devices. An extensive Appendix includes frequently sought-after information on related subjects: uncertainty, optics, cryogenics, and vacuum.

Author Biography

John David Vincent: Consultant after 50 years as an IR test engineer and system engineer (SBRC, Amber Engineering, Raytheon Infrared Operations, FLIR-Indigo). His interests include uncertainty analysis, radiometrics, data analysis and presentation.

Steve Hodges (Principal Senior Scientist, Alion Science and Technology) has developed fire detection and suppression systems for 30 years.

John Vampola (Principal Engineering Fellow, Raytheon Vision Systems) has specialized in ROIC and FPA design and applications for 35 years.   

Mark Stegall and Greg Pierce. (Founder and CEO respectively SE-IR Corporation, Goleta, CA) have designed and produced test electronics for FPA evaluation and imaging demonstrations for over 25 years.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Preface xiii

About the Companion Website xv

Unit I Detector Basics 1

1 Introduction and Overview 3

2 Radiometry 25

3 Thermal Detectors: Mechanisms, Operation, and Performance 85

4 Classical Photon Detectors: Simple Photoconductor and Photovoltaics 105

5 Modern Photon Detectors 149

Unit II Detector Assemblies 171

6 Single Detector Assemblies and Small Arrays 173

7 Readout Integrated Circuits 191

8 Electronics for FPA Operation 237

Unit III Testing 257

9 Test Equipment 259

10 Detector Testing 315

Unit IV Related Skills 379

11 Measurements and Uncertainty 381

12 Cryogenics 407

13 Vacuum 441

14 Optics and Optical Materials 469

15 Fourier Analysis of Detector Problems 507

Appendix A – Symbols, Abbreviations, and Acronyms 549

Index 553