Mid-wavelength infrared(MWIR)detection and long-wavelength infrared(LWIR)detection constitute the key technologies for space-based Earth observation and astronomical detection.The advanced ability of infrared(IR)detection technology to penetrate the atmosphere and identify the camouflaged targets makes it excellent for space-based remote sensing.Thus,such detectors play an essential role in detecting and tracking low-temperature and far-distance moving targets.However,due to the diverse scenarios in which space-based IR detection systems are built,the key parameters of IR technologies are subject to unique demands.We review the developments and features of MWIR and LWIR detectors with a particular focus on their applications in space-based detection.We conduct a comprehensive analysis of key performance indicators for IR detection systems,including the ground sampling distance(GSD),operation range,and noise equivalent temperature difference(NETD)among others,and their interconnections with IR detector parameters.Additionally,the influences of pixel distance,focal plane array size,and operation temperature of space-based IR remote sensing are evaluated.The development requirements and technical challenges of MWIR and LWIR detection systems are also identified to achieve high-quality space-based observation platforms.
Long-wavelength(>500 km)magnetic anomalies originating in the lithosphere were first found in satellite magnetic surveys.Compared to the striking magnetic anomalies around the world,the long-wavelength magnetic anomalies in China and surrounding regions are relatively weak.Specialized research on each of these anomalies has been quite inadequate;their geological origins remain unclear,in particular their connection to tectonic activity in the Chinese and surrounding regions.We focus on six magnetic high anomalies over the(1)Tarim Basin,(2)Sichuan Basin(3)Great Xing’an Range,(4)Barmer Basin,(5)Central Myanmar Basin,and(6)Sunda and Banda Arcs,and a striking magnetic low anomaly along the southern part of the Himalayan-Tibetan Plateau.We have analyzed their geological origins by reviewing related research and by detailed comparison with geological results.The tectonic backgrounds for these anomalies belong to two cases:either ancient basin basement,or subduction-collision zone.However,the geological origins of large-scale regional magnetic anomalies are always subject to dispute,mainly because of limited surface exposure of sources,later tectonic destruction,and superposition of multi-phase events.
Jie WangYanYan YangZhiMa ZerenJian WangXin WangYuXin LuoXuHui Shen
As a hydrolase,chymotrypsin(CHT)is involved in many physiological activities,and its abnormal activity is closely related to diabetes,pancreatic fibrosis,chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.In this work,an innovative long-wavelength emission fluorescent probe TCF-CHT was designed and synthesized for the high specificity detection of CHT,which utilized TCF-OH and a mimetic peptide substrate 4-bromobutyryl as chromogenic group and recognition group,respectively.TCF-CHT exhibited excellent selectivity and eye-catching sensitivity(8.91 ng/m L)towards CHT,“off-on”long-wavelength emission at 670 nm and large Stokes shift(140 nm).Furthermore,the successful fulfillment and perfect performance in imaging endogenous CHT in complex organisms(P815 cells,HepG2 cells,zebrafish and tumor-bearing mice)verified its potential as a powerful tool for the recognition of CHT in complicated biological environments.
锗是重要的红外光学材料,为减小锗表面的菲涅耳反射损耗,提高光利用率,研究了锗基底圆锥形微结构的减反射性能。基于时域有限差分法(Finite Difference Time Domain),并采用单因素法研究了微结构的占空比、周期、高度等结构参数与入射角在8~12μm长波红外波段对反射率的影响,确定了微结构在低反射情况下较优的结构参数组合,其在整个波段范围内的平均反射率低于1%,远低于平板锗结构的35.47%,在9~11μm的波段范围内反射率低于0.5%,且光波在40°范围内入射时,圆锥形微结构的平均反射率仍然较低。将优化的圆锥形微结构与平板结构进行了对比,从等效折射率、反射场分布和能量吸收分布3方面进一步证实了圆锥形微结构在整个波段范围内优异的减反射性能。
Weak response in long‐wavelength infrared(LWIR)detection has long been a perennial concern,significantly limiting the reliability of appli-cations.Avalanche photodetectors(APDs)offer excellent responsivity but are plagued by high dark current during the multiplication process.Here,we propose a high‐performance type‐II superlattices(T2SLs)LWIR APD to address these issues.The low Auger recombination rate of the InAs/InAsSb T2SLs absorption layer is exploited to reduce the dark current initially.AlAsSb with a low k value is employed as the multiplication layer to suppress device noise while maintaining sufficient gain.To facilitate carrier transport,the conduction band discontinuity is opti-mized by inserting an InAs/AlSb T2SLs stepped grading layer between the absorption and multiplication layers.As a result,the device exhibits excellent photoresponse at 8.4μm at 100 K and maintains a low dark current density of 5.4810^(-2) A/cm^(2).Specifically,it achieves a maximum gain of 366,a responsivity of 650 A/W,and a quantum efficiency of 26.28%under breakdown voltage.This design offers a promising solution for the advancement of LWIR detection.
High-efficiency long-wavelength phosphorescence emissions of large singlet-triplet energy gap(ΔE_(ST))materials are essential for applications in biology and display.However,few long-wavelength phosphorescence emissions of largeΔE_(ST)materials have been reported due to the weak spin-orbit coupling(SOC)and strong non-radiative transitions.Herein,we develop a strategy to achieve highly efficient long-wavelength room temperature phosphorescence(RTP)emission of largeΔE_(ST)materials,which display bright red RTP emission with above 400μs lifetime and 6.5%phosphorescent quantum efficiency.Our experiments and theoretical calculations reveal that the fishbone-like packing and the zig-zag interactions provide favorable conditions for suppressing the non-radiative transitions of triplet state excitons,and heavy atoms effectively promote the intersystem crossing(ISC)process for highly efficient long-wavelength phosphorescence emission.The universality of the method for highly efficient long-wavelength RTP emission of largeΔE_(ST)materials was further investigated in various guests.Moreover,these materials with largeΔE_(ST)manifest the advantages of large color contrast on the display and utilization potentiality in information encryption.This strategy paves the way for the high contrast display and development of information encryption with RTP emission.
Shasha ZhangWei YaoAnqi LvKun LiuYusheng ZhangChifeng ZhouHuili MaHuifang ShiZhongfu An
