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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Infrared Spectroscopy
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • The long-wave infrared (LWIR) band is crucial for industrial, biomedical, and spectral analysis applications.
    • Current frequency conversion methods for LWIR light (above 5 μm) are inefficient due to crystal limitations and absorption losses.
    • Standard mercury cadmium telluride (HgCdTe) detectors require costly cryogenic cooling for high signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a room-temperature LWIR detection device using frequency upconversion technology.
    • To enable high-sensitivity LWIR detection without the need for cryogenic cooling.
    • To address the limitations of existing LWIR detection technologies.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized frequency upconversion technology for LWIR detection.
    • Operated the device at room temperature across a broad spectral range (7.5–9 μm).
    • Evaluated system performance including minimum detectable energy, wavelength stability, and responsivity.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a minimum detectable energy at the femtojoule (fJ) level under nanosecond-pulse operation.
    • Demonstrated high sensitivity and excellent wavelength stability for LWIR detection.
    • Showcased a sensitivity improvement of up to 2.4 orders of magnitude compared to commercial HgCdTe detectors at room temperature.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed device offers a viable pathway for room-temperature, low-cost, high-performance LWIR detection.
    • This technology significantly enhances detection accuracy and SNRs for LWIR signals under ambient conditions.
    • Potential applications include real-time monitoring, portable sensing, and advanced spectroscopic analysis.