Date of Award
2012-01-01
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Electrical Engineering
Advisor(s)
John Moya
Abstract
Much work has been done in improving the linearization of position sensitive devices, PSDs. However, a novel way of position detection using Gaussian filters has recently been developed. An obvious extension of this approach is possible via the electro-optical implementation of the Gaussian filters. This thesis proposes a PSD that has such a Gaussian output response to an incident light spot moving across its surface. The proposed device is based on a simple and inexpensive p-n junction. The device is simulated using finite-difference frequency-domain numerical analysis within Matlab.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2012
File Size
43 pages
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Sinohe Rodriguez
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Sinohe, "Position Sensitive Device with Gaussian Response" (2012). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 2178.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/2178