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DTGS (Deuterated Triglycine Sulfate) and DLATGS (Deuterated, L-alanine-doped Triglycine Sulfate) are preferred over pure TGS (Triglycine Sulfate) in detector applications for several reasons:

1. Higher Sensitivity:

   • DLaTGS provides higher sensitivity compared to pure TGS. This means that detectors using DLaTGS can detect smaller signals more effectively.

2. Reduced Noise:

   • Deuteration and doping of TGS crystals result in materials that generate less noise. Lower noise levels are crucial for more accurate and reliable detection.

3. Stability and Depolarization:

   • One of the major drawbacks of pure TGS crystals is their tendency to depole near their Curie temperature, which negatively affects the detector's efficiency. DTGS and DLATGS crystals have enhanced thermal stability, reducing the risk of depolarization.

4. Enhanced Pyroelectric Properties:

   • DTGS and DLATGS materials exhibit superior pyroelectric properties compared to pure TGS. These improved properties enhance the overall performance of the detectors in various applications.

Specific Advantages of DTGS and DLATGS

• DTGS:
  • Enhanced by deuteration, DTGS has better pyroelectric coefficients and stability, making it a reliable choice for room-temperature detectors.
• DLATGS:
  • Combining deuteration with L-alanine doping further improves the performance by raising the Curie temperature and providing even more stability, higher sensitivity, and reduced noise in detectors.

Reference Sources

• Nicolet Tech Notes: This document discusses the use of DLaTGS in Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and highlights its improved sensitivity over DTGS and older pure TGS materials Link.
• Laser Components: Highlights the stability issues with pure TGS and the advantages of DLATGS's higher Curie temperature, which results from deuterium doping Link.

These enhancements make DTGS and DLATGS highly suitable for applications requiring precise and stable infrared detection, such as in FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectroscopy.