Patent ID: 7906763

Claim:
A multiband infrared imaging device for transmitting infrared images, and intensifying the image in combination with a pulsed electric source, which comprises: an infrared transmitting lens connected to said electric source for transmitting infrared radiation from an object scene; infrared radiation detection means connecting to said electric source onto which said infrared radiation is focuses; chopper means connected to said electric source between said lens and said detection means for controlling the infrared transmission; said radiation detector means has an input surface with a plurality of vacuum deposited gold micro dots thereon; said radiation detection means has a layer of a quantum ferroelectric copolymer under said gold micro dots, said layer is connected to said electric source under said gold micro dots, said layer is connected to said electric source, and responsive to infrared radiation; said quantum ferroelectric copolymer upon bombardment by said infrared radiation is caused to rise in temperature; said detection means has a plurality of pyramid electrodes with extension points, whereby electrons are generated in said quantum ferroelectric copolymer and gather at said extension points; electric field means are provided connected to said electric source adjacent said extension points to pull said electrodes off said points and accelerated them; an aluminized surface of a phosphor means is provided connected to said electric source adjacent said points, onto which said electrons are deposited, wherein said phosphor converts said electrons into photons and provides an image.