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InGaAs APD matrix sensors for SWIR gated viewing

Rutz et al., 2019

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Rutz F
Aidam R
Heußen H
Bronner W
Rehm R
Benecke M
Sieck A
Brunner S
Göhler B
Lutzmann P
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Advanced Optical Technologies

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Short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) detection systems are increasingly in demand for surveillance, reconnaissance, and remote sensing applications. Eye-safe SWIR lasers can be utilized for active imaging systems with high image contrast and long detection range …
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