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Author | Semenov, A.; Hübers, H.-W.; Engel, A.; Gol’tsman, G. | ||||
Title | Superconducting quantum detector for far infrared astronomy | Type | Conference Article | ||
Year | 2002 | Publication | Far-IR, Sub-mm & MM Detector Technology Workshop | Abbreviated Journal | Far-IR, Sub-mm & MM Detector Technology Workshop |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 3-49 | ||
Keywords | SQD | ||||
Abstract | We present the concept of the superconducting quantum detector for astronomy. Response to a single absorbed photon appears due to successive formation of a normal spot and phase-slip-centres in a narrow strip carrying sub-critical supercurrent. The detector simultaneously has a moderate energy resolution and a variable cut-off wavelength depending on both the material used and operation conditions. We simulated performance of the background-limited direct detector having the 100-micrometer cut-off wavelength. Low dark count rate will allow to realise 10-21 W Hz-1/2 noise equivalent power at 4 K background radiation. The detection mechanism provides a moderate 1/20 energy resolution at 50-micrometer wavelength. | ||||
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Publisher | NASA | Place of Publication | Editor | Wolf, J.; Farhoomand, J.; McCreight, C.R. | |
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Series Editor | Series Title | NASA CP | Abbreviated Series Title | ||
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Notes | Volume: 211408 | Approved | no | ||
Call Number | Serial | 1538 | |||
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