An experiment involving the growth of triglycine sulfate (TGS) single crystals and their use as infrared detectors is discussed. Suitable crystals can be grown from solution in 13 days. The properties of the pyroelectric detector are examined and the response of crystals grown by the present technique to chopped CO2 laser radiation has been evaluated.

Topics
Electromagnetic radiation detectors, Solid state lasers
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1973
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