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In recent years, research has been done on improving these metrics using spectrally selective MM absorbers and highly sensitive MEMS detectors. In this thesis, the full hybridization of MM absorbers and MEMS resonators is demonstrated. The complete coverage of the resonator surface with both polarized and unpolarized MM results in high mid-IR absorption >80 % at an optimized spectral wavelength of 9.6 μm with a Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) of 1.02 μm without compromising resonator acoustic performance. A novel detector readout has also been implemented to boost sensitivity as well as to linearly convert incident IR power to a DC voltage for optimum integration into focal plane arrays (FPAs). A sensitivity metric called the temperature coefficient of reflection coefficient (TCΓ) is defined which is analogous to the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) described for conventional uncooled bolometer IR detectors. 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The complete coverage of the resonator surface with both polarized and unpolarized MM results in high mid-IR absorption >80 % at an optimized spectral wavelength of 9.6 μm with a Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) of 1.02 μm without compromising resonator acoustic performance. A novel detector readout has also been implemented to boost sensitivity as well as to linearly convert incident IR power to a DC voltage for optimum integration into focal plane arrays (FPAs). A sensitivity metric called the temperature coefficient of reflection coefficient (TCΓ) is defined which is analogous to the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) described for conventional uncooled bolometer IR detectors. TCΓ values of 6% were measured, matching the state of the art TCR values of microbolometers which are typically 3-5%. 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