NOTICE: Due to a lapse in annual appropriations, most of this website is not being updated. Learn more.

Form submissions will still be accepted but will not receive responses at this time. Sections of this site for programs using non-appropriated funds (such as NVLAP) or those that are excepted from the shutdown (such as CHIPS and NVD) will continue to be updated.

U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

PUBLICATIONS

Thin-film coatings: Carbon nanotube coatings promise better thermal detectors

Published

Author(s)

John H. Lehman, Anne Dillon

Abstract

With high thermal conductivity and resistance to damage, carbon nanotube coatings are a promising new technology for thermal detectors. NIST and NREL scientists are exploring this viable alternative with the aim of developing better radiometric standards for laser measurement.
Citation
Laser Focus World
Volume
41
Issue
7
Pub Type
Others

Download Paper

Local Download

Keywords

carbon nanotubes, chemical vapor deposition, laser vaporization, pyroelectric detector, radiometry, thermal detector, thin film coatings
Physics

Citation

Lehman, J. and Dillon, A. (2005), Thin-film coatings: Carbon nanotube coatings promise better thermal detectors, Laser Focus World, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=31967 (Accessed October 15, 2025)

Issues

If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact [email protected].

Created July 1, 2005, Updated January 27, 2020
Was this page helpful?