Quantum Efficiency
In a photodiode, the ratio of primary carriers (electron-hole pairs) created to incident photons. A quantum efficiency of 70% means seven out of ten incident photons create a carrier.
Fiber-Optics.infoIn a photodiode, the ratio of primary carriers (electron-hole pairs) created to incident photons. A quantum efficiency of 70% means seven out of ten incident photons create a carrier.