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A theoretical study is made of saturation effects of FIR point contacts Schottky diodes when used in the envelope detection mode of operation. A model is described that fits experimental results for radiation wavelength ranging from microwaves down to FIR wavelengths. This model permits the prediction of saturation levels throughout this range.
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Waksberg, A., Drèze, C. Low frequency characteristics of a quasioptical Schottky diode detector part I: Theory. Int J Infrared Milli Waves 5, 1349–1360 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01013362
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01013362