Solid-State Imaging with Charge-Coupled Devices (Solid-State Science and Technology Library (1))

__Solid-State Imaging with Charge-Coupled Devices__ covers the complete imaging chain: from the CCD's fundamentals to the applications. The book is divided into four main parts: the first deals with the basics of the charge-coupled devices in general. The second explains the imaging concepts in close relation to the classical television application. Part three goes into detail on new developments in the solid-state imaging world (light sensitivity, noise, device architectures), and part four rounds off the discussion with a variety of applications and the imager technology. The book is a reference work intended for all who deal with one or more aspects of solid- state imaging: the educational, scientific and industrial world. Graduates, undergraduates, engineers and technicians interested in the physics of solid-state imagers will find the answers to their imaging questions. Since each chapter concludes with a short section `Worth Memorizing', reading this short summary allows readers to continue their reading without missing the main message from the previous section. Solid-State Imaging with Charge-Coupled Devices covers the complete imaging chain: from the CCD's fundamentals to the applications. The book is divided into four main parts: the first deals with the basics of the charge-coupled devices in general. The second explains the imaging concepts in close relation to the classical television application. Part three goes into detail on new developments in the solid-state imaging world (light sensitivity, noise, device architectures), and part four rounds off the discussion with a variety of applications and the imager technology. The book is a reference work intended for all who deal with one or more aspects of solid- state imaging: the educational, scientific and industrial world. Graduates, undergraduates, engineers and technicians interested in the physics of solid-state imagers will find the answers to their imaging questions. Since each chapter concludes with a short section Ẁorth Memorizing', reading this short summary allows readers to continue their reading without missing the main message from the previous section Introduction....Pages 1-6 Fundamentals of Charge-Coupled Devices....Pages 7-52 Into, Through and Out of a Charge-Coupled Device....Pages 53-84 A Real CCD Delay Line....Pages 85-108 Solid-State Imaging at a Glance....Pages 109-130 Fundamentals of Solid-State Imaging....Pages 131-156 Solid-State Imaging for Television Applications....Pages 157-191 Advance Imaging: Light Sensitivity....Pages 193-218 Advanced Imaging: Noise and Smear....Pages 219-246 Advanced Imaging: Device Architectures....Pages 247-278 Nonconsumer Imaging....Pages 279-316