They all contain detectors for infrared (IR) light. At their core and besides readout electronics, such detectors usually consist of a crystalline semiconductor material. Such materials are ...

Known as Sgr A* – pronounced “Sagittarius A star” – the supermassive black hole is four million times the mass of the sun and is known to exhibit flares that can be observed in multiple wavelengths, ...

To eliminate the need for conventional large infrared detectors, the researchers used ultra-confined HPhPs to directly detect molecular fingerprints in nanometer-thin molecular layers through the ...

Recently, the group of Prof. Labao Zhang of Nanjing University, together with the group of researcher Haiyong Gan of the National Institute of Metrology, China, have developed a new thermal radiation ...

Travelers face privacy threats from hidden cameras in hotel rooms. Smartphones can detect these cameras through flashlight ...

Intrunet outdoor PIR detectors from Siemens - an effective first line of defence against intruders Creating layers of protection for a site or building can help ensure the highest levels of security.

Highly sensitive shortwave infrared (SWIR) detectors are essential for detecting weak radiation (typically below 10 −8 W·Sr −1 ·cm −2 ·µm −1) with high-end passive image sensors ...

The IG26H series from Laser Components expands the existing lineup of high-quality IG26 extended InGaAs infrared (IR) PIN ...

USAF's F-22 Raptors receive cutting-edge TacIRST sensors, enhancing threat detection and performance in radar-restricted ...

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters are in line to receive distributed arrays of compact Lockheed Martin TacIRST ...