Detectors for optical communications: A review
Abstract
Detectors for optical communications in the visible and near infrared regions of the spectrum are reviewed. The three generic types of detectors described are: photomultipliers, photodiodes and avalanche photodiodes. Most of the information is applicable to other optical communications systems.
- Publication:
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The Telecommunications and Data Acquisition Report
- Pub Date:
- November 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983tdar.nasa...21K
- Keywords:
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- Detectors;
- Fiber Optics;
- Near Infrared Radiation;
- Optical Communication;
- Avalanche Diodes;
- Interplanetary Communication;
- Photodiodes;
- Photomultiplier Tubes;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Communications and Radar