Demonstrates enhanced starlight sensitivity in a graphene-based photodetector array, suggesting advancements in imaging technology.
The development of photodetectors that match the sensitivity of biological vision while extending the response beyond the visible spectrum remains a key challenge. Here, we report a scalable photodetector array based on graphene/amorphous Sn‐doped WSe 2 /Si (Gr/Sn‐WSe 2 /Si) heterostructures. The pulsed‐laser‐deposited Sn‐WSe 2 nanofilm exhibits a long carrier lifetime (>5.5 ns). Combined with efficient photocarrier separation in a stacked heterostructure, it enables a remarkable self‐powered photoresponse from 365 to 1550 nm. The device achieves a low noise‐equivalent power of 0.029 fW/Hz 1/2 and a specific detectivity of 3.4 × 10 14 Jones at 808 nm, exceeding retinal sensitivity while offering a broader spectrum. It also boasts a high photo‐switching ratio > 10 6 and fast rise/decay times of 18.3/27.2 µs. Capitalizing on these attributes, broadband visualization, see‐through imaging, and starlight‐level perception at 0.88 nW/cm 2 are demonstrated. Moreover, the photodetector array exhibits excellent pixel‐to‐pixel uniformity, paving the way for the practical deployment of next‐generation imaging technology.
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