An Innovative High Speed Photodetector (BMDO/02-214B)

"High-speed photodetectors are required for telecommunications systems, for high-capacity local area networks, and for high precision instrumentation. Applied Quantum Systems proposes to develop high speed and high detectivity photodetectors using ourinnovative design and fabrication technology. The success of proposed innovation will lead to (1) drastic improvement in photodetector performance such as speed, detectivity, and quantum efficiency, (2) significant reduction in dimension of the devices,and (3) significant cost reduction for making high speed photodetectors. Phase I will seek to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed innovation, while Phase II will continue development effort and optimize the technology with aim at bringing it tocommercialization. High-speed photodetectors are required for telecommunications systems, for high-capacity local area networks, and for high precision instrumentation."