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Positive and Negative Luminescent Infrared Sources and Their Applications

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We describe uncooled mid-infrared light emitting and negative luminescent diodes made from indium antimonide based IlI-V compounds, and long wavelength devices made from mercury cadmium telluride. The techniques to produce large area positive and negative luminescent sources, and the application of these devices to gas sensing, improved thermal imagers and imager testing is discussed.

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The author gratefully acknowledges the co-operation of colleagues at DERA in providing results for inclusion in this summary. The work was Supported by the UK MOD, corporate Research Programme.

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Ashley, T. Positive and Negative Luminescent Infrared Sources and Their Applications. MRS Online Proceedings Library 484, 153–164 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-484-153

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