Bois et al., 1997 - Google Patents
Technology of multiple quantum well infrared detectorsBois et al., 1997
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- 14664238304168790200
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- Bois P
- Costard E
- Duboz J
- Nagle J
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- Infrared Technology and Applications XXIII
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During the last decade, the QWIPs technology has improved from start to an undeniable maturity level. High performance focal plane arrays have already been realized (ATT, Lockheed-Martin, JPL,...) with a spectacular format increase ranging from 128 by 128 up to …
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