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Broadband Polarization and Color Sensitive Focal Plane Array with Thick Optical Filter and Micro-optics Array
Researchers at the University of Arizona have designed a sensor array with thick IR filters and micro-optics for use in a polarization and color camera. The camera is wide-angle and broad band, yet its design greatly reduces cross-talk between pixels and maintains high resolution. Background: Polarization imaging is key in fields like medicine, remote...
Published: 4/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Stanley Pau
Keywords(s): optical detection, Optics, photovoltaics, polarimeter, polarimetry, polarization camera, polarization imaging, sensor
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Polarimetry, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Medical Imaging
A Simplified Approach to Unidirectional Solidification of Silicon
This method is a simplified approach to performing unidirectional solidification of silicon for the creation of upgraded metallurgical-grade silicon for use in photovoltaics for solar energy production. Background: Silicon is a key ingredient in the creation of photovoltaic (PV) panels for use in solar cells. Polysilicon (polycrystalline silicon)...
Published: 4/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): David Lynch
Keywords(s): photovoltaics, refining silicon, solar-silicon
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Semiconductors, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing