Dr. David A. Cardimona Profile

Dr. David A. Cardimona

Leader of the Advanced Space-Based Detectors RG at Air Force Research Lab

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Publications (35)

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 18, 2018

Microscopic theory for point-defect effects on photon absorption in quantum-well systems

Proc. SPIE. 10766, Infrared Sensors, Devices, and Applications VIII

KEYWORDS: Photodetectors, Plasmons, Quantum wells, Polarization, Scattering, Chemical species, Electrons, Tolerancing, Dielectric polarization, Absorption

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SPIE Conference Volume | October 20, 2015

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments IX

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 1, 2015

Microscopic model for studying radiation degradation of electron transport and photodetection devices

Proc. SPIE. 9616, Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments IX

KEYWORDS: Photodetectors, Sensors, Chemical species, Particles, Crystals, Ions, Electronic components, Tolerancing, Electron transport, Instrument modeling

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SPIE Conference Volume | October 15, 2014

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments VIII

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 5, 2014

Surface-plasmon field controlled quantum-dot light absorption and spontaneous emission

Proc. SPIE. 9205, Reflection, Scattering, and Diffraction from Surfaces IV

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Scattering, Electrons, Electroluminescence, Quantum dots, Electromagnetism, Plasma, Near field optics, Absorption, Maxwell's equations

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SPIE Conference Volume | October 14, 2013

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments VII

SPIE Conference Volume | October 12, 2012

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments VI

SPIE Conference Volume | September 9, 2011

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments V

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | January 24, 2011

Enhancing the performance of infrared detectors for space applications

Proc. SPIE. 7945, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VIII

KEYWORDS: Long wavelength infrared, Metamaterials, Quantum wells, Sensors, Metals, Interfaces, Ions, Gallium arsenide, Terahertz radiation, Quantum well infrared photodetectors

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SPIE Conference Volume | August 25, 2010

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments IV

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 5, 2010

New optical detector concepts for space applications

Proc. SPIE. 7679, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications II

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Sensors, Metals, Electrons, Interfaces, Gallium arsenide, Photonic crystals, Quantum dots, Electromagnetism, Near field optics

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | January 23, 2010

Interference effects in a photonic crystal cavity

Proc. SPIE. 7608, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VII

KEYWORDS: Transparency, Dispersion, Chemical species, Luminescence, Photonic crystals, Free space, Control systems, 3D modeling, Quantum dots, Solids

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 9, 2009

Interference effects in a cavity for optical amplification

Proc. SPIE. 7467, Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments III

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Transparency, Chemical species, Luminescence, Free space, Control systems, Solids, Analytical research, Destructive interference, Situational awareness sensors

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SPIE Conference Volume | August 24, 2009

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments III

SPIE Conference Volume | August 25, 2008

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments II

SPIE Conference Volume | September 12, 2007

Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 29, 2006

The carbon nanotube-silicon heterojunction as infrared detector

Proc. SPIE. 6308, Photonics for Space Environments XI

KEYWORDS: Infrared detectors, Carbon, Sensors, Silicon, Doping, Infrared radiation, Aluminum, Silicon carbide, Heterojunctions, Carbon nanotubes

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SPIE Conference Volume | August 28, 2006

Photonics for Space Environments XI

SPIE Conference Volume | September 13, 2005

Photonics for Space Environments X

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 30, 2005

New optical detector concepts for space applications

Proc. SPIE. 5897, Photonics for Space Environments X

KEYWORDS: Plasmons, Quantum wells, Polarization, Sensors, Metals, Photons, Electrons, Semiconductor lasers, Near field, Phonons

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | November 4, 2004

Three-color quantum dots in a well infrared photodetector

Proc. SPIE. 5543, Infrared Spaceborne Remote Sensing XII

KEYWORDS: Long wavelength infrared, Infrared sensors, Mid-IR, Quantum wells, Sensors, Gallium arsenide, Quantum dots, Far infrared, Infrared radiation, Quantum well infrared photodetectors

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | November 4, 2004

Laser cooling of semiconductors using three-photon excitation

Proc. SPIE. 5543, Infrared Spaceborne Remote Sensing XII

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Ultrafast phenomena, Scattering, Photons, Electrons, Laser scattering, Semiconductor lasers, Phonons, Information operations, Absorption

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 18, 2004

Radiation-resistant polymer-based photonics for space applications

Proc. SPIE. 5554, Photonics for Space Environments IX

KEYWORDS: Photodetectors, Waveguides, Sensors, Polymers, Resistance, Control systems, Modulators, Photonics, Gamma radiation, Electro optic polymers

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | November 10, 2003

Advanced IR detector devices and concepts for remote sensing

Proc. SPIE. 5152, Infrared Spaceborne Remote Sensing XI

KEYWORDS: Infrared detectors, Quantum wells, Polarization, Sensors, Electrons, Gallium arsenide, Magnetism, Polarimetry, Infrared radiation, Quantum well infrared photodetectors

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