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Introduction to Infrared Devices and Fundamentals of Their Operation

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Infrared Detectors and Emitters: Materials and Devices

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In this introductory chapter on infrared devices we outline briefly the history of infrared detectors and infrared sources and describe the basic principles of operation of the most commonly used devices.

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  1. C. T. Elliott
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  1. BAE SYSTEMS Infra-Red Ltd., P.O. Box 217, Millbrook, Southampton, Hants, S015 0EG, UK

    Peter Capper

  2. DERA, St. Andrews Rd., Gt. Malvern, Worcs., WR14 3PS, UK

    C. T. Elliott

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Elliott, C.T., Gordon, N.T. (2001). Introduction to Infrared Devices and Fundamentals of Their Operation. In: Capper, P., Elliott, C.T. (eds) Infrared Detectors and Emitters: Materials and Devices. Electronic Materials Series, vol 8. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1607-1_1

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