Application of the Photoelectric Effect in Infrared Remote Sensing Technology

Haotian Song

2025

Abstract

Infrared remote sensing technology plays a vital role in military, geological, agricultural, and medical fields due to its unique advantages. Centered on the theory of the photoelectric effect, this technology converts invisible infrared radiation into electrical signals to enable target detection and data analysis. This review comprehensively examines the applications of the photoelectric effect in infrared remote sensing. It begins with a retrospective analysis of the theoretical evolution of the photoelectric effect, including the fundamental principles of external and internal photoelectric effects, as well as the components and operational mechanisms of infrared remote sensing systems. Subsequently, it focuses on the specific applications of the photoelectric effect in infrared detectors, thermal imaging technology, and spectral analysis, evaluating the performance characteristics and practical scenarios of devices such as HgCdTe detectors, InSb detectors, and quantum well infrared detectors. Finally, by integrating emerging trends in nanomaterials, quantum dot technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), the review envisions future prospects for photoelectric effect applications in infrared remote sensing, including the utilization of novel materials like graphene, optimization of quantum dot infrared detectors, and breakthroughs in intelligent data processing. This work aims to provide readers with a holistic perspective on the integration of photoelectric effects with infrared remote sensing while highlighting its innovative potential across multidisciplinary domains.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Song H. (2025). Application of the Photoelectric Effect in Infrared Remote Sensing Technology. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA; ISBN 978-989-758-774-0, SciTePress, pages 286-290. DOI: 10.5220/0013824300004708

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iampa25,
author={Haotian Song},
title={Application of the Photoelectric Effect in Infrared Remote Sensing Technology},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA},
year={2025},
pages={286-290},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013824300004708},
isbn={978-989-758-774-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA
TI - Application of the Photoelectric Effect in Infrared Remote Sensing Technology
SN - 978-989-758-774-0
AU - Song H.
PY - 2025
SP - 286
EP - 290
DO - 10.5220/0013824300004708
PB - SciTePress