Santa Barbara, CA, United States of America

Terence D Schemmel

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Santa Barbara Research Center. Active years: 1990.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Terence D Schemmel. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/terence-d-schemmel-h6gyajei

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Forward Citations = 9(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1990

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Terence D. Schemmel: Innovator in Photodetector Technology

Introduction

Terence D. Schemmel is a notable inventor based in Santa Barbara, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of photodetector technology, particularly through his innovative patent related to antireflection coatings.

Latest Patents

Schemmel holds a patent for a "Cerium oxyfluoride antireflection coating for group II-VI photodetectors." This invention describes a durable quarter wave antireflection coating designed for photodetecting devices. The coating is formed on a radiation absorbing layer of HgCdTe, which is epitaxially grown on a transparent Group II-VI substrate. The substrate may consist of materials such as CdZnTe or CdTe, and the antireflection coating is applied to enhance the device's performance.

Career Highlights

Schemmel has worked at the Santa Barbara Research Center, where he has focused on advancing photodetector technologies. His work has been instrumental in developing coatings that improve the efficiency and durability of photodetecting devices.

Collaborations

One of his notable collaborators is Samuel F. Pellicori, with whom he has worked on various projects related to photodetector technology.

Conclusion

Terence D. Schemmel's contributions to the field of photodetector technology through his innovative patent demonstrate his expertise and commitment to advancing this important area of research. His work continues to influence the development of more efficient photodetecting devices.

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