
Thermografie in der Theorie
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D-star (D*)
A measurement of the sensitivity of a detector material in terms of signal to noise ratio. D-star is normally
expressed either as a blackbody D-star or as a peak wavelength D-star within the practical operating
frequency of the detector. The units of D-star are centimeter-square root hertz per watt.
Delta-T
The temperature difference, or change, over a period of time.
Density
A measure of object weight per cubic size.
Depth Of Field
The range of object distances which are in focus around a set focus distance value (object space distance).
Depth Of Focus
The range of motion of the focus assembly which around a set focus distance which will not defocus an
object at that focus distance (image space distance).
Detectivity
The ability of a detector to sense radiant power - the signal to noise ratio. The inverse of a noise power
reading. Detectivity is related to noise since the signal power must be at least as large as the noise power
to be distinguished as signal - not noise.
Detector, IR
A device which converts infrared irradiance into electrical energy.
Detector Element
A small area etched out of a detector material (called substrate) which does the actual photon sensing and
conversion. Most of the rest of the substrate is inactive and either covered with a plating or not activated.
Many detector elements can be put on one substrate and used for sensing IR radiation.
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