ZnTe Crystal Multimode Cryogenic Thermometry Using Raman and Luminescence Spectroscopy

Abstract

In this study, ZnTe crystal was applied to provide precise thermal sensing for cryogenic temperatures. Multiple techniques, namely Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopies, were used to broaden the operating temperature range and improve the reliability of the proposed thermometers. Raman-based temperature sensing could be applied in the range of 20–100 K, while luminescence-based thermometry could be utilized in a narrower range of 20–70 K. However, the latter strategy provides better relative thermal sensitivity and temperature resolution. The best thermal performances based on a single temperature-dependent parameter attain Sr = 3.82% K−1 and ΔT = 0.12 K at T = 50 K. The synergy between multiple linear regression and multiparametric thermal sensing demonstrated for Raman-based thermometry results in a ten-fold improvement of Sr and a two-fold enhancement of ΔT. All studies performed testify that the ZnTe crystal is a promising multimode contactless optical sensor for cryogenic thermometry.