Radiation Detection in Space: Near Infrared Camera of JWST

This lecture discusses the importance of radiation detection in space, focusing on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and its near infrared camera. The lecture covers the challenges of ground-based observations, the design and function of the near infrared detector, the semiconductor material used, the operational amplification process, the focal plane array, and the different modes of operation of the JWST. It also explains the need for precise data collection in space, the advantages of using detectors in space, and the future prospects for space exploration.