International patent filled for a new nanostructured polymer position sensitive photodetector
Researchers at ICMAB-CSIC in collaboration with IMDEA Nanociencia have developed a new device for the continuous and accurate detection of the position of an incident light beam, with potential to sense longer displacements and/or fabricate sensors with large dimensions. This photodetector is based on laterally nanostructured organic semiconductors that have many attractive features characteristic of plastic materials such as low cost, flexibility and light weight. These devices typically fulfill all specifications for practical application that means high efficiency, wide dynamic range and long average life time. Moreover, they are easy to process.