Scientific Charge-Coupled Devices (SPIE Press Monograph Vol. PM83)

Scientific Charge-Coupled Devices (SPIE Press Monograph Vol. PM83)

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The invention of the charge-coupled device 30 years ago was the beginning of a remarkable image capture technology that has changed the course of imaging in fields ranging from astronomy to biotechnology. This book presents a comprehensive history, tutorial, and state-of-the-art description of CCDs and is intended for scientists, engineers, imaging hardware managers, and graduate students.<p><b>Contents</b><p> - Preface<br> - History, Operation, Performance, Design, Fabrication and Theory<br> - CCD Transfer Curves and Optimization<br> - Charge Generation<br> - Charge Collection<br> - Charge Transfer<br> - Charge Measurement<br> - Noise Sources<br> - Damage<br> - Appendices<br> - Glossary of CCD Terms<br> - Index