Bolometers, a type of cryogenic detectors, are extensively used for astronomical applications but new technologies offer the possibility to lower the temperature they operate at in order to increase their sensitivity. The authors present the experimental realisation of a Cold-Electron Bolometer based on strong on-chip electron self-cooling in which the electrons of the sensing element are refrigerated by superconductor tunnel junctions opening the door to the use of more cost effective devices for space missions.
- L. S. Kuzmin
- A. L. Pankratov
- P. de Bernardis
