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Physics and Applications of Non-Crystalline Semiconductors in Optoelectronics pp 379–389Cite as

Optical Elements for Sensing and Communication

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This paper reviews some results obtained in the field of amorphous semiconductor devices, used as elements for sensing and communication. The technologies and performances are compared with those involved in the preparation of the corresponding devices based on crystalline materials.

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    T. Necsoiu & C. E. A. Grigorescu

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Necsoiu, T., Grigorescu, C.E.A. (1997). Optical Elements for Sensing and Communication. In: Andriesh, A., Bertolotti, M. (eds) Physics and Applications of Non-Crystalline Semiconductors in Optoelectronics. NATO ASI Series, vol 36. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5496-3_28

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