Colloidal quantum dots for thermal infrared sensing and imaging

CQD-based infrared sensors and imaging FPAs. a Schematic illustration of CQD-based photodiode fabricated directly onto silicon ROIC. b Comparison of specific detectivities obtained from PbS CQD photodiode test pixel and commercial InGaAs photodiode. c Picture of a packaged PbS CQD-based photodiode array. d, e Images obtained from PbS CQD-based SWIR FPA and HgTe CQD-based MWIR FPA, respectivel