Graphene-based Bolometers
arXiv:1308.4065
Abstract
This article reviews recent research for development of sensitive graphene photon detectors in the infrared/far infrared/THz range. For this range, graphene has promising potential in thermal photon detectors. Graphene has ultra-small volume and low electron density, which gives relatively large heating per absorbed photon and fast response. At low temperatures the electron-phonon energy loss is small, so ultrasensitive power detection is possible. We review recent research on the science base of such detectors, and outline the major design challenges. Important factors that must be considered in making useful detectors include the photon and readout coupling efficiency, the method of electron temperature readout, and thermal isolation of the hot electrons.
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