Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) and photodetectors are critical components in modern optical communication systems, particularly in high-speed data transmission. The integration of silicon-germanium ...

A thermal management design to cool an advanced sensor package while ensuring structurally safe assembly and operation. Team 15 partnered with Ball Aerospace Tactical Solutions to create a compact ...

The company has replaced traditional light sensors with avalanche photodiodes (APDs) to pick up a wider range of light wavelengths, and therefore more information about the cells. A flow cytometer ...

We will also cover photoconductors, avalanche photodiodes, and photomultiplier tubes. Weekly homework problem sets will challenge you to apply the principles of analysis and design we cover in ...