An IR Photodetector Using an Optically Cooled Micromirror as a Light Pressure Sensor

• Main Authors: Berman, Gennady P, Chernobrod, Boris M, Bishop, Alan R, Mohideen, Umar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 21.12.2009
• Subjects: Physics - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics

We consider mid-infrared (5 to 25 micrometers), optically cooled detectors based on a microcantilever sensor of the radiation pressure. A significant enhancement of sensitivity is achieved due the combination of low effective temperature (10 K), non-absorption detection, and a high quality optical m...