Determination of the ultraviolet and visible spectral response of a charge-injection device array detector
1981

Ultraviolet and Visible Spectral Response of Charge-Injection Device Array Detector

Sample size: 5 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): H.A. Lewis, M.B. Denton

Primary Institution: University of Arizona

Hypothesis

Can charge-injection devices effectively detect ultraviolet light for elemental analysis?

Conclusion

The charge-injection device shows satisfactory spectral response for use as a multichannel spectroscopic detector.

Supporting Evidence

  • The CID has a sensitivity between that of photodiode arrays and CCDs.
  • Studies indicated that the UV response of CIDs has not been accurately measured before this study.
  • The maximum visible sensitivity is about seven times that of the UV region.
  • The variation in sensitivity from one sensor to the next is about +20% in the UV region.

Takeaway

This study looked at how well a special camera can see different colors of light, especially in the ultraviolet range, which is important for analyzing elements.

Methodology

The spectral response of five CID sensors was measured from 190 to 800 nm using front surface mirrors and quartz optics.

Limitations

Previous studies on UV response were negated due to glass absorption below 350 nm.

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