Apparatus and method of detecting electromagnetic radiation

摘要

A high speed and miniature detection system, especially for electromagnetic radiation in the GHz and THz range comprises a semiconductor structure having a 2D charge carrier layer or a quasi 2D charge carrier layer with incorporated single or multiple defects, at least first and second contacts to the charge carrier layer, and a device for measuring photovoltage between the first and second contacts. System operation in various embodiments relies on resonant excitation of plasma waves in the semiconductor structure.

主权项

1. A solid state detector apparatus comprising:
a semiconductor structure having a charge carrier layer, wherein charge carriers move in two dimensions (2D); at least one defect; and at least a first and a second contact defining a length of said charge carrier layer, said contacts being spaced apart by a distance, wherein the at least one defect and at least one of the first and second contacts define at least two length of regions which can act as resonant plasmon cavities.