We design and fabricate a 128 × 128 AlGaAs/GaAs quantum well infrared photodetector focal plane array (FPA). The device is achieved by metal organic chemical vapor deposition and GaAs integrated circuit process...We design and fabricate a 128 × 128 AlGaAs/GaAs quantum well infrared photodetector focal plane array (FPA). The device is achieved by metal organic chemical vapor deposition and GaAs integrated circuit processing technology. A test structure of the photodetector with a mesa size of 300μm × 300μm is also made in order to obtain the device parameters. The measured dark current density at 77K is 1.5 × 10^-3A/cm^2 with a bias voltage of 2V. The peak of the responsivity spectrum is at 8.4μm,with a cutoff wavelength of 9μm. The blackbody detectivity is shown to be 3.95 × 10^8 (cm · Hz^1/2)/W. The final FPA is flip-chip bonded on a CMOS read-out integrated circuit. The infrared thermal images of some targets at room temperature background are successfully demonstrated at 80K operating temperature with a ratio of dead pixels of less than 1%.展开更多
In high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) using the flat-panel detector, imperfect or defect detector elements cause ring artifacts due to the none-uniformity of their X-ray response. They often distur...In high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) using the flat-panel detector, imperfect or defect detector elements cause ring artifacts due to the none-uniformity of their X-ray response. They often disturb the image quality. A dedicated fitting correction method for high-resolution micro-CT is presented. The method converts each elementary X-ray response curve to an average one, and eliminates response inconsistency among pixels. Other factors of the method are discussed, such as the correction factor variability by different sampling frames and nonlinear factors over the whole spectrum. Results show that the noise and artifacts are both reduced in reconstructed images展开更多
AIM:To retrospectively evaluate the imaging features of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) in multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT).METHODS: A total of 20 patients with pathologically-...AIM:To retrospectively evaluate the imaging features of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) in multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT).METHODS: A total of 20 patients with pathologically-confirmed intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) were included in this study. Axial MDCT images combined with CT angiography (CTA) and multiplanar volume reformations (MPVR) or curved reformations (CR) were preoperatively acquired. Two radiologists (Tan L and Wang DB) reviewed all the images in consensus using an interactive picture archiving and communication system. The disputes in readings were resolved through consultation with a third experienced radiologist (Chen KM). Finally, the findings and diagnoses were compared with the pathologic results.RESULTS: The pathological study revealed 12 malignant IPMNs and eight benign IPMNs. The diameters of the cystic lesions and main pancreatic ducts (MPDs) were significantly larger in malignant IPMNs compared with those of the benign IPMNs (P<0.05). The combined-type IPMNs had a higher rate of malignancy than the other two types of IPMNs (P<0.05). Tumors with mural nodules and thick septa had a significantly higher incidence of malignancy than tumors without these features (P<0.05). Communication of side-branch IPMNs with the MPD was present in nine cases at pathologic examination. Seven of them were identified from CTA and MPVR or CR images. From comparison with the pathological diagnosis, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of MDCT in characterizing the malignancy of IPMN of the pancreas were determined to be 100%, 87.5% and 95%, respectively.CONCLUSION: MDCT with CTA and MPVR or CR techniques can elucidate the imaging features of IPMNs and help predict the malignancy of these tumors.展开更多
In this study,we have developed a high-sensitivity,near-infrared photodetector based on PdSe2/GaAs heterojunction,which was made by transferring a multilayered PdSe2 film onto a planar GaAs.The as-fabricated PdSe2/GaA...In this study,we have developed a high-sensitivity,near-infrared photodetector based on PdSe2/GaAs heterojunction,which was made by transferring a multilayered PdSe2 film onto a planar GaAs.The as-fabricated PdSe2/GaAs heterojunction device exhibited obvious photovoltaic behavior to 808 nm illumination,indicating that the near-infrared photodetector can be used as a self-driven device without external power supply.Further device analysis showed that the hybrid heterojunction exhibited a high on/off ratio of 1.16×10^5 measured at 808 nm under zero bias voltage.The responsivity and specific detectivity of photodetector were estimated to be 171.34 mA/W and 2.36×10^11 Jones,respectively.Moreover,the device showed excellent stability and reliable repeatability.After 2 months,the photoelectric characteristics of the near-infrared photodetector hardly degrade in air,attributable to the good stability of the PdSe2.Finally,the PdSe2/GaAs-based heterojunction device can also function as a near-infrared light sensor.展开更多
Weak light imaging has drawn more and more attention because of its promising potential for practical applications in security monitoring and space exploration. In this work, all-inorganic Cs2AgBiBr6 double perovskite...Weak light imaging has drawn more and more attention because of its promising potential for practical applications in security monitoring and space exploration. In this work, all-inorganic Cs2AgBiBr6 double perovskite-based self-powered photodetectors containing inorganic copper thiocyanate(CuSCN) as hole-transport layers(HTLs) are successfully fabricated and applied for weak light imaging,which is the first report on the weak light imaging application of all-inorganic lead-free perovskite photodetectors. CuSCN films with favorable optical property and hole extraction capability are prepared via a cost efficient and fast solvent removal method, demonstrating the potential for high-performance perovskite-based devices as transparent components. It is revealed that the band alignment of the device is effectively optimized with the presence of CuSCN HTLs,which can availably transport holes while block electrons at the Cs2AgBiBr6/CuSCN interface, resulting in remarkable improvement of photoresponse performance. The responsivity and detectivity are 0.34 A W^-1 and 1.03×10^13 Jones,respectively. In particular, the light current has a boost of almost 10 times. Furthermore, the photodetectors are integrated into a self-built light detection imaging system utilizing the focused laser scanning imaging mode. With illumination of as low as 5 nW cm^-2(405 nm), the image involving graphics and words with a size of 5 cm×5 cm can still be distinctly recognized. These results suggest the promising potential of all-inorganic perovskite-based devices for weak light detection and imaging applications.展开更多
A 2D neutron detector based on 3He convertor and MWPC with an active area of 200 mmx200 mm has been successfully designed and fabricated. The detector has been tested with Am/Be neutron source and with collimated neut...A 2D neutron detector based on 3He convertor and MWPC with an active area of 200 mmx200 mm has been successfully designed and fabricated. The detector has been tested with Am/Be neutron source and with collimated neutron beam with the wavelength of λ=1.37A. The best spatial resolution of 1.18 mm (FWHM) and good linearity were obtained. This is in good agreement with theoretical calculations.展开更多
Existing water hazard detection methods usually fail when the features of water surfaces are greatly changed by the surroundings, e.g., by a change in illumination. This paper proposes a novel algorithm to robustly de...Existing water hazard detection methods usually fail when the features of water surfaces are greatly changed by the surroundings, e.g., by a change in illumination. This paper proposes a novel algorithm to robustly detect different kinds of water hazards for autonomous navigation. Our algorithm combines traditional machine learning and image segmentation and uses only digital cameras, which are usually affordable, as the visual sensors. Active learning is used for automatically dealing with problems caused by the selection, labeling and classification of large numbers of training sets. Mean-shift based image segmentation is used to refine the final classification. Our experimental results show that our new algorithm can accurately detect not only ‘common’ water hazards, which usually have the features of both high brightness and low texture, but also ‘special’ water hazards that may have lots of ripples or low brightness.展开更多
文摘We design and fabricate a 128 × 128 AlGaAs/GaAs quantum well infrared photodetector focal plane array (FPA). The device is achieved by metal organic chemical vapor deposition and GaAs integrated circuit processing technology. A test structure of the photodetector with a mesa size of 300μm × 300μm is also made in order to obtain the device parameters. The measured dark current density at 77K is 1.5 × 10^-3A/cm^2 with a bias voltage of 2V. The peak of the responsivity spectrum is at 8.4μm,with a cutoff wavelength of 9μm. The blackbody detectivity is shown to be 3.95 × 10^8 (cm · Hz^1/2)/W. The final FPA is flip-chip bonded on a CMOS read-out integrated circuit. The infrared thermal images of some targets at room temperature background are successfully demonstrated at 80K operating temperature with a ratio of dead pixels of less than 1%.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China ("973"Program)(2006CB601201)~~
文摘In high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) using the flat-panel detector, imperfect or defect detector elements cause ring artifacts due to the none-uniformity of their X-ray response. They often disturb the image quality. A dedicated fitting correction method for high-resolution micro-CT is presented. The method converts each elementary X-ray response curve to an average one, and eliminates response inconsistency among pixels. Other factors of the method are discussed, such as the correction factor variability by different sampling frames and nonlinear factors over the whole spectrum. Results show that the noise and artifacts are both reduced in reconstructed images
基金Supported by Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project,No.S30203
文摘AIM:To retrospectively evaluate the imaging features of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) in multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT).METHODS: A total of 20 patients with pathologically-confirmed intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) were included in this study. Axial MDCT images combined with CT angiography (CTA) and multiplanar volume reformations (MPVR) or curved reformations (CR) were preoperatively acquired. Two radiologists (Tan L and Wang DB) reviewed all the images in consensus using an interactive picture archiving and communication system. The disputes in readings were resolved through consultation with a third experienced radiologist (Chen KM). Finally, the findings and diagnoses were compared with the pathologic results.RESULTS: The pathological study revealed 12 malignant IPMNs and eight benign IPMNs. The diameters of the cystic lesions and main pancreatic ducts (MPDs) were significantly larger in malignant IPMNs compared with those of the benign IPMNs (P<0.05). The combined-type IPMNs had a higher rate of malignancy than the other two types of IPMNs (P<0.05). Tumors with mural nodules and thick septa had a significantly higher incidence of malignancy than tumors without these features (P<0.05). Communication of side-branch IPMNs with the MPD was present in nine cases at pathologic examination. Seven of them were identified from CTA and MPVR or CR images. From comparison with the pathological diagnosis, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of MDCT in characterizing the malignancy of IPMN of the pancreas were determined to be 100%, 87.5% and 95%, respectively.CONCLUSION: MDCT with CTA and MPVR or CR techniques can elucidate the imaging features of IPMNs and help predict the malignancy of these tumors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61575059,No.61675062,No.21501038)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.JZ2018HGPB0275,No.JZ2018HGTA0220,and No.JZ2018HGXC0001).
文摘In this study,we have developed a high-sensitivity,near-infrared photodetector based on PdSe2/GaAs heterojunction,which was made by transferring a multilayered PdSe2 film onto a planar GaAs.The as-fabricated PdSe2/GaAs heterojunction device exhibited obvious photovoltaic behavior to 808 nm illumination,indicating that the near-infrared photodetector can be used as a self-driven device without external power supply.Further device analysis showed that the hybrid heterojunction exhibited a high on/off ratio of 1.16×10^5 measured at 808 nm under zero bias voltage.The responsivity and specific detectivity of photodetector were estimated to be 171.34 mA/W and 2.36×10^11 Jones,respectively.Moreover,the device showed excellent stability and reliable repeatability.After 2 months,the photoelectric characteristics of the near-infrared photodetector hardly degrade in air,attributable to the good stability of the PdSe2.Finally,the PdSe2/GaAs-based heterojunction device can also function as a near-infrared light sensor.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51772135)the Ministry of Education of China (6141A02022516)+4 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (11619103)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2019M663376)Guangdong Province Higher Vocational Colleges & Schools Pearl River Scholar Funded Scheme (2017)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China (2017A020215135 and 2018A030310659)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou, China (201804010432)。
文摘Weak light imaging has drawn more and more attention because of its promising potential for practical applications in security monitoring and space exploration. In this work, all-inorganic Cs2AgBiBr6 double perovskite-based self-powered photodetectors containing inorganic copper thiocyanate(CuSCN) as hole-transport layers(HTLs) are successfully fabricated and applied for weak light imaging,which is the first report on the weak light imaging application of all-inorganic lead-free perovskite photodetectors. CuSCN films with favorable optical property and hole extraction capability are prepared via a cost efficient and fast solvent removal method, demonstrating the potential for high-performance perovskite-based devices as transparent components. It is revealed that the band alignment of the device is effectively optimized with the presence of CuSCN HTLs,which can availably transport holes while block electrons at the Cs2AgBiBr6/CuSCN interface, resulting in remarkable improvement of photoresponse performance. The responsivity and detectivity are 0.34 A W^-1 and 1.03×10^13 Jones,respectively. In particular, the light current has a boost of almost 10 times. Furthermore, the photodetectors are integrated into a self-built light detection imaging system utilizing the focused laser scanning imaging mode. With illumination of as low as 5 nW cm^-2(405 nm), the image involving graphics and words with a size of 5 cm×5 cm can still be distinctly recognized. These results suggest the promising potential of all-inorganic perovskite-based devices for weak light detection and imaging applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11127508)
文摘A 2D neutron detector based on 3He convertor and MWPC with an active area of 200 mmx200 mm has been successfully designed and fabricated. The detector has been tested with Am/Be neutron source and with collimated neutron beam with the wavelength of λ=1.37A. The best spatial resolution of 1.18 mm (FWHM) and good linearity were obtained. This is in good agreement with theoretical calculations.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 60505017 and 60534070)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province, China (No. 2005C14008)
文摘Existing water hazard detection methods usually fail when the features of water surfaces are greatly changed by the surroundings, e.g., by a change in illumination. This paper proposes a novel algorithm to robustly detect different kinds of water hazards for autonomous navigation. Our algorithm combines traditional machine learning and image segmentation and uses only digital cameras, which are usually affordable, as the visual sensors. Active learning is used for automatically dealing with problems caused by the selection, labeling and classification of large numbers of training sets. Mean-shift based image segmentation is used to refine the final classification. Our experimental results show that our new algorithm can accurately detect not only ‘common’ water hazards, which usually have the features of both high brightness and low texture, but also ‘special’ water hazards that may have lots of ripples or low brightness.