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Compact Two-Dimensional Array of Stressed GE:GA Detectors

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We have developed a 4 × 8 array of stressed Ge:Ga detectors. This array detector has a high density format ofentrance pupils so that we can minimize the size of the cameraoptics. The cutoff wavelength of the detector is about 170 μm, and the detector's NEP is better than 1016 WHz-1/2. We are going apply this array detector toballoon-borne astronomical observations. Furthermore, we aredeveloping this detector into a 5 × 15 array detector that will be placed onboard the IRIS satellite to be launched in 2003.

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Doi, Y., Makiuti, S., Okuda, H. et al. Compact Two-Dimensional Array of Stressed GE:GA Detectors. Experimental Astronomy 10, 393–401 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008074823141

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