Advances in astronomical UV image sensors and associated technologies

Charles L. Joseph

doi:10.1117/12.271197

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15 April 1997 Advances in astronomical UV image sensors and associated technologies

Charles L. Joseph

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Proceedings Volume 2999, Photodetectors: Materials and Devices II; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271197
Event: Photonics West '97, 1997, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Large-format ultraviolet image sensors have been and are actively being developed for a variety of space-borne astronomy missions. The detector is historically one of the most problematic parts of any astronomical spacecraft and it plays a critical role in the overall capability of the instrument. There are numerous detector systems with one being ideal for all applications. This paper focuses on the physical processes responsible for the inherent strengths and weaknesses of a few important UV image sensors as well as the recent technological progress that has been mae to improve performance of these devices.

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Charles L. Joseph "Advances in astronomical UV image sensors and associated technologies", Proc. SPIE 2999, Photodetectors: Materials and Devices II, (15 April 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271197

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