A method and apparatus for micro-Golay cell infrared detector. The detector includes
a microchannel plate array, sealing membrane, flexible membrane, IR absorbent medium
and thermally reactive medium. The microchannel plate array has an upper surface
and a lower surface and includes chamber walls and chambers. The sealing membrane
is operatively coupled to the microchannel plate array and is capable of sealing
the lower surface. The flexible membrane is operatively coupled to the upper surface
and is capable of deforming. The IR absorbent medium is operatively coupled to
the chambers and is capable of converting IR radiation into heat. The thermally
reactive medium is contained within the chambers and is capable of changing volume
in response to temperature changes.