Under certain conditions, absorption of a photon in an ultrathin superconducting film can generate a relatively large voltage pulse. They propose to explore this phenomenon further in both low-Tc and high-Tc sc films; they will explore the feasibility of an ultra- sensitive, fast infrared photodetector based upon the phenomenon.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Materials Research (DMR)
Application #
9122727
Program Officer
Jean Toulouse
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-07-01
Budget End
1996-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$200,729
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Rochester
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Rochester
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
14627