Table 1 The main parameters of the lasers used.

From: Ultimate figures of merit broadband self-powered obliquely deposited antimony thin film laser detectors

Laser type

Wavelength (µm)

Pulse duration

Repetition rate (Hz)

Spot size (mm)

Ruby

0.649

100 µs

2

2

Nd:YAG

1.064

450 µs

2

2

TEA CO2

10.6

200 ns

1

10