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✖Quantum Efficiency represents the probability that a photon incident on the photodetector will generate an electron-hole pair, leading to a photocurrent.ⓘ Quantum Efficiency [η]			+10% -10%
✖Frequency of incident light is a measure of how many cycles (oscillations) of the electromagnetic wave occur per second.ⓘ Frequency Of Incident Light [f]			+10% -10%

✖Responsivity of Photodetector quantifies how much electrical current a photodetector generates in response to a certain amount of incident optical power.ⓘ Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy [R]

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Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Responsivity of Photodetector = (Quantum Efficiency*[Charge-e])/([hP]*Frequency Of Incident Light)
R = (η*[Charge-e])/([hP]*f)
This formula uses 2 Constants, 3 Variables

Constants Used

[Charge-e] - Charge of electron Value Taken As 1.60217662E-19
[hP] - Planck constant Value Taken As 6.626070040E-34

Variables Used

Responsivity of Photodetector - (Measured in Ampere) - Responsivity of Photodetector quantifies how much electrical current a photodetector generates in response to a certain amount of incident optical power.
Quantum Efficiency - Quantum Efficiency represents the probability that a photon incident on the photodetector will generate an electron-hole pair, leading to a photocurrent.
Frequency Of Incident Light - (Measured in Hertz) - Frequency of incident light is a measure of how many cycles (oscillations) of the electromagnetic wave occur per second.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Quantum Efficiency: 0.3 --> No Conversion Required
Frequency Of Incident Light: 20 Hertz --> 20 Hertz No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R = (η*[Charge-e])/([hP]*f) --> (0.3*[Charge-e])/([hP]*20)

Evaluating ... ...

R = 3626983891646.28

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

3626983891646.28 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

3626983891646.28 ≈ 3.6E+12 Ampere <-- Responsivity of Photodetector

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Responsivity of Photodetector = (Quantum Efficiency*[Charge-e])/([hP]*Frequency Of Incident Light)
R = (η*[Charge-e])/([hP]*f)

What's "responsivity" in photodetectors, and how's it tied to incident photon energy?

Responsivity in photodetectors signifies their ability to convert incident photons into an electrical signal. It quantifies the detector's sensitivity to light.Higher photon energy typically leads to increased responsivity, indicating greater detector sensitivity to higher-energy photons.

How to Calculate Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy?

Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy calculator uses Responsivity of Photodetector = (Quantum Efficiency*[Charge-e])/([hP]*Frequency Of Incident Light) to calculate the Responsivity of Photodetector, The Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy formula is defined as as the ratio of the generated electrical current or voltage to the incident optical power. It is typically expressed in units of amps per watt or volts per watt, depending on the type of detector. Responsivity of Photodetector is denoted by R symbol.

How to calculate Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy, enter Quantum Efficiency (η) & Frequency Of Incident Light (f) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy calculation can be explained with given input values -> 3.6E+12 = (0.3*[Charge-e])/([hP]*20).

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What is Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy?

The Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy formula is defined as as the ratio of the generated electrical current or voltage to the incident optical power. It is typically expressed in units of amps per watt or volts per watt, depending on the type of detector and is represented as R = (η*[Charge-e])/([hP]*f) or Responsivity of Photodetector = (Quantum Efficiency*[Charge-e])/([hP]*Frequency Of Incident Light). Quantum Efficiency represents the probability that a photon incident on the photodetector will generate an electron-hole pair, leading to a photocurrent & Frequency of incident light is a measure of how many cycles (oscillations) of the electromagnetic wave occur per second.

How to calculate Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy?

The Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy formula is defined as as the ratio of the generated electrical current or voltage to the incident optical power. It is typically expressed in units of amps per watt or volts per watt, depending on the type of detector is calculated using Responsivity of Photodetector = (Quantum Efficiency*[Charge-e])/([hP]*Frequency Of Incident Light). To calculate Responsivity in relation to Photon Energy, you need Quantum Efficiency (η) & Frequency Of Incident Light (f). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Quantum Efficiency & Frequency Of Incident Light and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Responsivity of Photodetector?

In this formula, Responsivity of Photodetector uses Quantum Efficiency & Frequency Of Incident Light. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Responsivity of Photodetector = Photocurrent/Incident Power
Responsivity of Photodetector = (Quantum Efficiency*[Charge-e]*Wavelength of Light)/([hP]*[c])

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