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14.6 Thermal Detectors 425<br />

Table 14.2. Typical Specifications for MCT Far-Infrared Detectors<br />

Sensitive Dark Rise Max.<br />

Area Temperature I p l c FOV Resist Time Current D ∗ at l p<br />

(mm) ( ◦ C) (µm) (µm) (deg) (k) (µs) (mA)<br />

1 × 1 −30 3.6 3.7 60 1 10 3 10 9<br />

1 × 1 −196 15 16 60 20 1 40 3 × 10 9<br />

ABSORPTION (ARBITRARY VALUE)<br />

Fig. 14.18. Absorption spectra <strong>of</strong> gaseous molecules.<br />

bands. The gas analyzer makes use <strong>of</strong> absorption in the infrared region <strong>of</strong> the spectrum.<br />

This allows us to measure gas density. Thus, it is possible to measure automobile<br />

exhaust gases (CO, HC, CO 2 ), emission control (CO, SO, NO 2 ), fuel leakage (CH 4 ,<br />

C 3 H 2 ), and so forth.<br />

14.6 Thermal Detectors<br />

Thermal infrared detectors are primarily used for detecting infrared radiation in midand<br />

far-infrared spectral ranges and noncontact temperature measurements; these<br />

have been known for about 60 years in industry under the name pyrometry from<br />

the Greek word pur (fire). The respective thermometers are called radiation pyrometers.<br />

Today, noncontact methods <strong>of</strong> temperature measurement embrace a very broad<br />

range, including subzero temperatures, which are quite far away from that <strong>of</strong> flame.<br />

Therefore, it appears that radiation thermometry is a more appropriate term for this<br />

technology.

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