Pyroelectric Ceramics for Infrared Detection Applications

Pyroelectric and dielectric behavior of cation(s) modified lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramic has been studied for their use in infrared detectors. Various materials' figures-of-merit for their use in infrared detector are calculated. The results are compared with several existing candidate materials including PZT type ceramics.

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