Ultraviolet photoresponse characteristics of diamond diodes
Abstract
It is suggested that the passive diamond surface should allow a stable VUV response, thus eliminating a serious shortcoming of existing solid-state VUV detectors. The mechanical superiority and electrical similarity of diamond compared to silicon suggest that 2D imagers of this type may be feasible. Three different devices were investigated: an Al-diamond Schottky diode, and two structures believed to be np diodes. Photoresponse measurements were made, and favorable results were obtained.
- Publication:
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Applied Optics
- Pub Date:
- December 1991
- DOI:
- 10.1364/AO.30.005011
- Bibcode:
- 1991ApOpt..30.5011M
- Keywords:
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- Diamonds;
- Photodiodes;
- Schottky Diodes;
- Ultraviolet Detectors;
- Far Ultraviolet Radiation;
- Semiconductor Devices;
- Optics