Discusses the optical properties of semiconductors, focusing on absorption coefficients and the differences between direct and indirect semiconductors.
Covers the principles of single photon detection using Electron Multiplying Charge-Coupled Devices (EM-CCDs) and their applications in low-light imaging.
Explores optical transitions in semiconductors, including K-Selection Rule, bandgap importance, electromagnetic field effects, Fermi golden rule, and absorption coefficients.
Covers quantum efficiency and detectivity in photodiodes, focusing on their relationship with wavelength and practical implications in optical detection.
Covers the design and optimization of photodiodes, focusing on enhancing performance through material selection and the importance of the depletion region.