公开(公告)号：US09383254B1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14497238

申请日：2014-09-25

Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronotics and Space Administration

Inventor： Kongpop U-yen ,  Edward J. Wollack ,  Ari D. Brown ,  Thomas R. Stevenson ,  Amil A. Patel

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/08 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H01P7/08 ,  H01L39/10

CPC classification number: G01J1/42 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/0825 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J2005/208 ,  H01L39/10 ,  H01P7/082

Abstract: The present invention relates to a symmetric absorber-coupled far-infrared microwave kinetic inductance detector including: a membrane having an absorber disposed thereon in a symmetric cross bar pattern; and a microstrip including a plurality of conductor microstrip lines disposed along all edges of the membrane, and separated from a ground plane by the membrane. The conducting microstrip lines are made from niobium, and the pattern is made from a superconducting material with a transition temperature below niobium, including one of aluminum, titanium nitride, or molybdenum nitride. The pattern is disposed on both a top and a bottom of the membrane, and creates a parallel-plate coupled transmission line on the membrane that acts as a half-wavelength resonator at readout frequencies. The parallel-plate coupled transmission line and the conductor microstrip lines form a stepped impedance resonator. The pattern provides identical power absorption for both horizontal and vertical polarization signals.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种对称吸收体耦合的远红外微波动力学电感检测器，包括：具有以对称十字形图案设置在其上的吸收体的膜; 以及微带，其包括沿着膜的所有边缘布置的多个导体微带线，并且通过膜从接地平面分离。 导电微带线由铌制成，图案由转变温度低于铌的超导材料制成，包括铝，氮化钛或氮化钼中的一种。 该图案设置在膜的顶部和底部上，并且在膜上产生平行板耦合的传输线，其作为读出频率的半波长谐振器。 平行板耦合传输线和导体微带线形成阶梯式阻抗谐振器。 该图案为水平和垂直极化信号提供相同的功率吸收。

公开(公告)号：US09954158B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US15126125

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF MICROSYSTEM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Inventor： Lixing You ,  Hao Li ,  Xiaoyan Yang ,  Weijun Zhang ,  Zhen Wang

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  H01L39/16 ,  H01L39/02 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/0216 ,  H01L31/09

CPC classification number: H01L39/16 ,  G01J1/0433 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/442 ,  G01J2005/208 ,  G02B5/28 ,  H01L27/144 ,  H01L31/02165 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L39/02 ,  H01L39/10

Abstract: A method and a device for reducing the extrinsic dark count of a superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD), it comprises the steps of: integrating a multi-layer film filter on the superconducting nanowire single photon detector; the multi-layer film filter is a device implemented by a multi-layer dielectric film and having a band-pass filtering function. The extrinsic dark count is the dark count triggered by optical fiber blackbody radiance and external stray light. The superconducting nanowire single photon detector comprises: a substrate having an upper surface integrated with an upper anti-reflection layer and a lower surface integrated with a lower anti-reflection layer; an optical cavity structure; a superconducting nanowire; and a reflector. The present invention is easy to operate, and only needs to integrate the multi-layer film filter on the substrate of the SNSPD to filter non-signal radiation.

公开(公告)号：US20160260596A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14640257

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: Robert Francis McDermott III ,  Joseph Robert Suttle

Inventor： Robert Francis McDermott III ,  Joseph Robert Suttle

IPC: H01J49/02 ,  H01J49/00 ,  H01J49/40

CPC classification number: H01J49/025 ,  G01J2001/442 ,  G01J2005/208 ,  H01J49/0031 ,  H01J49/0036 ,  H01J49/022 ,  H01J49/40

Abstract: A system and method for characterizing incident ions are provided. The method includes positioning a transmission line detector to receive incident ions, the transmission line detector comprising a superconducting meandering wire defining a detection area for incident ions, and applying a bias current to the transmission line detector. The method also includes detecting a first signal produced in the transmission line detector due to an ion impacting the detection area, and detecting a second signal produced in the transmission line detector due to the ion impacting the detection area. The method further includes analyzing the first signal and the second signal to characterize the ion. In some aspects, the method further includes identifying a delay between the first signal and the second signal to determine, using the identified delay, a location of the ion on the detection area.

Abstract translation: 提供了表征入射离子的系统和方法。 该方法包括定位传输线检测器以接收入射离子，传输线检测器包括限定入射离子的检测区域的超导蜿蜒线，以及向传输线检测器施加偏置电流。 该方法还包括检测由于离子影响检测区域而在传输线检测器中产生的第一信号，以及检测由于离子影响检测区域而在传输线检测器中产生的第二信号。 该方法还包括分析第一信号和第二信号以表征离子。 在一些方面，所述方法还包括识别所述第一信号和所述第二信号之间的延迟，以使用所识别的延迟来确定所述检测区域上的所述离子的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5173606A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-22

申请号：US754481

申请日：1991-09-03

Applicant: Bernard R. Weinberger ,  Daniel M. Potrepka ,  Lahmer Lynds, Jr.

Inventor： Bernard R. Weinberger ,  Daniel M. Potrepka ,  Lahmer Lynds, Jr.

IPC: G01J5/20 ,  H01L39/12

CPC classification number: H01L39/126 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J2005/208 ,  Y10S505/848 ,  Y10S505/849

Abstract: A superconductor electromagnetic radiation detector includes a superconductor composite (2) that has a matrix (6) transparent to electromagnetic radiation wavelengths to be detected and a plurality of superconductor particles (4) dispersed in the matrix (6). The detector also includes remote means for detecting a physical response of the superconductor particles (4) to electromagnetic radiation. The physical response of the superconductor particles (4) to electromagnetic radiation indicates the presence of electromagnetic radiation. A method of detecting electromagnetic radiation includes illuminating a plurality of superconductor particles (4) dispersed in the matrix (6) of a superconductor composite (2) with electromagnetic radiation and remotely detecting a physical response to the superconductor particles (4) to the electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract translation: 超导体电磁辐射检测器包括具有对要检测的电磁辐射波长透明的矩阵（6）的超导体复合材料（2）和分散在基质（6）中的多个超导体颗粒（4）。 检测器还包括用于检测超导体颗粒（4）对电磁辐射的物理响应的远程装置。 超导体颗粒（4）对电磁辐射的物理响应表明存在电磁辐射。 检测电磁辐射的方法包括用电磁辐射照射分散在超导体复合材料（2）的基体（6）中的多个超导体颗粒（4），并远程检测对超导体颗粒（4）的物理响应到电磁辐射 。

公开(公告)号：US20240060825A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18385414

申请日：2023-10-31

Applicant: Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Inventor： Zhenhui LIN ,  Qijun YAO ,  Dong LIU ,  Jie LIU ,  Wenying DUAN ,  Shengcai SHI

IPC: G01J5/80 ,  G01J5/53 ,  G01J5/54 ,  G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/804 ,  G01J5/806 ,  G01J5/53 ,  G01J5/54 ,  G01J5/0014 ,  G01J2005/208

Abstract: An omnidirectional measurement system for a time-varying characteristic of atmospheric vapor radiation includes an antenna and calibrator assembly, a receiver assembly, a room temperature IF assembly, and a data acquisition and system control assembly. Atmospheric vapor features a wide profile and strong radiation in a frequency band of 183 GHz, and is often seen in the characteristic measurement of atmospheric vapor in high-altitude areas. The omnidirectional measurement system combines a superconductor-insulator-superconductor (SIS) mixer with high detection sensitivity in the frequency band of 183 GHz with a structure that integrates pitch scanning, omnidirectional scanning, and automatic calibration to achieve fast and high-precision omnidirectional scanning measurement of the time-varying characteristic of atmospheric vapor radiation. The omnidirectional measurement system has a pitch adjustment-based fast omnidirectional scanning function, and can measure the time-varying characteristic of atmospheric vapor radiation with higher precision and higher temporal resolution through the SIS mixer with higher sensitivity.

公开(公告)号：US20170098752A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15126125

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF MICROSYSTEM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Inventor： LIXING YOU ,  HAO LI ,  XIAOYAN YANG ,  WEIJUN ZHANG ,  ZHEN WANG

IPC: H01L39/16 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: H01L39/16 ,  G01J1/0433 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/442 ,  G01J2005/208 ,  G02B5/28 ,  H01L27/144 ,  H01L31/02165 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L39/02 ,  H01L39/10

Abstract: A method and a device for reducing the extrinsic dark count of a superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD), it comprises the steps of: integrating a multi-layer film filter on the superconducting nanowire single photon detector; the multi-layer film filter is a device implemented by a multi-layer dielectric film and having a band-pass filtering function. The extrinsic dark count is the dark count triggered by optical fiber blackbody radiance and external stray light. The superconducting nanowire single photon detector comprises: a substrate having an upper surface integrated with an upper anti-reflection layer and a lower surface integrated with a lower anti-reflection layer; an optical cavity structure; a superconducting nanowire; and a reflector. The present invention is easy to operate, and only needs to integrate the multi-layer film filter on the substrate of the SNSPD to filter non-signal radiation.

公开(公告)号：US20110254959A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12071058

申请日：2008-02-14

Applicant: Heikki Seppa ,  Panu Helisto ,  Arttu Luukanen

Inventor： Heikki Seppa ,  Panu Helisto ,  Arttu Luukanen

IPC: H04N5/33 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/10

CPC classification number: G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0837 ,  G01J5/24 ,  G01J2005/202 ,  G01J2005/208

Abstract: The invention relates to a bolometer element, a bolometer cell, a bolometer camera, and a method for reading a bolometer cell. The bolometer cell comprises several bolometer elements. Each bolometer element comprises a first bolometer having a first heating resistance for sensing radiation power acting on the element, and a second bolometer having a second heating resistance, and in each bolometer element the first and second bolometers are electrically connected to each other in such a way that the heating resistance (611) of the first bolometer can be biased with the aid of a voltage through the heating resistance of the second bolometer in order to amplify the radiation power detected with the aid of the connection. With the aid of the invention, it is possible to implement an extremely sensitive bolometer camera.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及测辐射热计元件，测辐射热计单元，测辐射热量计摄像机和读取测辐射热计单元的方法。 测辐射热计单元包括若干测辐射热计元件。 每个测辐射热计元件包括具有用于感测作用在该元件上的辐射功率的第一加热电阻的第一辐射热计和具有第二加热电阻的第二测辐射热计，并且在每个测辐射热计元件中，第一和第二测辐射热计彼此电连接 第一测辐射热计的加热电阻（611）借助于通过第二测辐射热计的加热电阻的电压被偏置，以放大借助于连接检测到的辐射功率。 借助于本发明，可以实现极其敏感的测辐射热量计相机。

公开(公告)号：US5171733A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-15

申请号：US625766

申请日：1990-12-04

Applicant: Qing Hu

Inventor： Qing Hu

IPC: G01J5/20

CPC classification number: G01J5/20 ,  G01J2005/208 ,  Y10S505/847 ,  Y10S505/849

Abstract: A device is provided for measuring radiant energy, the device comprising a substrate; a bolometer formed from a high T.sub.c superconducting material disposed on the substrate in an area that is about 1.times.5 .mu.m.sup.2 and about 0.02 .mu.m in depth; and a planar antenna disposed on the substrate and coupled to receive radiation and to impart the received radiation to the bolometer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量辐射能的装置，所述装置包括基板; 由位于基板上的高Tc超导材料形成的辐射热计，其面积约为1×5μm，深度为约0.02μm; 以及平面天线，其设置在所述基板上并被耦合以接收辐射并且将所接收的辐射赋予所述测辐射热计。

公开(公告)号：US09964446B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US15035182

申请日：2014-11-04

Applicant: The University of Warwick

Inventor： David Gunnarsson ,  Evan Parker ,  Martin Prest ,  Mika Prunnila ,  Terence Whall

IPC: G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/04 ,  H01L39/22 ,  H01L39/24 ,  G01J5/02 ,  H01L31/09 ,  G01J5/10

CPC classification number: G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/024 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J2005/106 ,  G01J2005/208 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L39/22 ,  H01L39/24

Abstract: A bolometer is described. A bolometer includes a superconductor-insulator-semiconductor-superconductor structure or a superconductor-insulator-semiconductor-insulator-superconductor structure. The semiconductor comprises an electron gas in a layer of silicon, germanium or silicon-germanium alloy in which valley degeneracy is at least partially lifted. The insulator or a one or both of the insulators may comprise a layer of dielectric material. The insulator or a one or both of the insulators may comprise a layer of non-degenerately doped semiconductor.

公开(公告)号：US20160018267A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14773359

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY

Inventor： Andrey Timofeev ,  Juha Hassel ,  Arttu Luukanen ,  Panu Helistö ,  Leif Grönberg

IPC: G01J5/20 ,  H01L37/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/024 ,  G01J2005/106 ,  G01J2005/208 ,  H01L37/00

Abstract: A superconducting thermal detector (bolometer) of THz (sub-millimeter) wave radiation based on sensing the change in the amplitude or phase of a resonator circuit, consisting of a capacitor (Csh) and a superconducting temperature dependent inductor where the said inductor is thermally isolated from the heat bath (chip substrate) by micro-suspensions. The bolometer design includes a thin film inductor located on the membrane, a single or/and multi-layered thin film capacitor, and a thin film absorber of incoming radiation. The bolometer design can also include a lithographic antenna with antenna termination and/or a back reflector beneath the membrane for optimal wavelength detection by the resonance circuit. The superconducting thermal detector (bolometer) and arrays of these detectors operate in a temperature range from 1 Kelvin to 10 Kelvin.

Abstract translation: 基于感测谐振器电路的幅度或相位的变化的THz（亚毫米）波辐射的超导热探测器（辐射热计），由电容器（Csh）和超导温度依赖电感器组成，其中所述电感器是热的 通过微悬浮液从热浴（芯片基板）分离。 测辐射热计设计包括位于膜上的薄膜电感器，单层或/和多层薄膜电容器和进入辐射的薄膜吸收器。 测辐射热计设计还可以包括具有天线终端的光刻天线和/或膜下方的后反射器，用于谐振电路的最佳波长检测。 超导热探测器（测辐射热计）和这些探测器的阵列在1开尔文到10开尔文的温度范围内工作。