Citation

Abstract

The subject of detectors for optical communications in the visible and near-infrared regions of the spectrum is reviewed. The three generic types of detectors described are photomultipliers, photodiodes and avalanche photodiodes, Although the discussion is from the perspective of space-based applications, most of the information (excluding, perhaps, the material on photomultipliers) is applicable to other optical communications systems (e.g., fiber optics).

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Volume
42-75
Published
November 15, 1983
Pages
21–38
File Size
1.2 MB