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US 11,029,213 B2Granted
Epitaxial graphene quantum dots for high-performance terahertz bolometers
AssigneesGeorgetown University, The Government of the United States, as Repressented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorsAbdel El Fatimy, Paola Barbara, David Kurt Gaskill
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Abstract
Devices including graphene quantum dots yield extremely high performance THz bolometers, by measuring the current of hot electrons formed in the graphene source and drain electrodes of the device and propagating through the graphene quantum dot connected thereto. Devices may also include additional materials such as MoS2, as well as one or more gate electrodes to alter performance as needed.
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A hot-electron bolometer comprising:
- a SiC substrate;
- a radiation detection area including a quantum dot pattern of epitaxial graphene formed on the SiC substrate;
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- a source electrode and drain electrode contacting the quantum dot pattern.
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