Single photon detection system for visible and infrared spectrum range

Near-Infrared Single-Photon Detection

Ultimate sensitivity of superconducting single-photon detectors in the visible to infrared range

We present our quantum efficiency (QE) and noise equivalent power (NEP) measurements of the meandertype ultrathin NbN superconducting single-photon detector in the visible to infrared radiation range. The nanostructured devices with 3.5-nm film thickness demonstrate QE up to ~10% at 1.3 – 1.55 μm wavelength, and up to 20% in the entire visible range. The detectors are sensitive to infrared radi...

Diffusion-engineered single-photon spectrometer for UV/visible detection

We present predictions for a diffusion-engineered, single-photon spectrometer in the UV–visible range using a superconducting tunnel junction. Quasiparticles are created by photoexcitation, with charge Q0. After tunneling through the junction, the quasiparticles can either backtunnel or diffuse away. With confinement by a higher gap or by narrow leads the quasiparticles in the counterelectrode ...

Infrared single-photon detection by two-photon absorption in silicon

We propose a scheme for infrared single-photon detection based on two-photon absorption at room temperature in Si avalanche photodiodes, where the detected photon’s energy is lower than the band gap and the energy difference is complemented by a pump field. A quantum nonperturbative model is developed for nondegenerate two-photon absorption in direct and indirect semiconductors yielding proper ...

Negative Feedback Avalanche Diodes for Near-infrared Single Photon Detection

In recent years significant progress has been made in near-infrared single photon detection using Geiger-mode InPbased single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). A more detailed understanding of these detectors with regard to device design, material growth and device fabrication has led to continual performance improvements. A variety of circuits for enabling SPAD Geiger-mode operation have been p...