responsiveness

Physics

Building a better infrared sensor: New photodiode design improves responsiveness

New, more sensitive infrared sensors can benefit a variety of technologies. Credit: Aalto University/Xiaolong Liu Infrared detection is important in a wide range of technologies, from remote controls to autofocus systems to self-driving cars and virtual reality headsets. This means there are significant benefits to be gained by improving the efficiency of infrared sensors such as photodiodes. Researchers at Aalto…