Title :
Synchronous single-photon counting using an Si avalanche photodiode at room temperature
Author :
Shimizu, Kazuo ; Fujise, M. ; Nunokawa, M.
Author_Institution :
KDD Meguro R&D Laboratories, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
We have successfully demonstrated photon counting using an Si APD at room temperature. A wide dynamic range of 43 dB has been achieved with the synchronous single-photon counting (SSPC) technique.
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; photodetectors; photometry; photon counting; time-domain reflectometry; APD; Si; avalanche photodiode; extremely weak light detection; optical variables measurement; photometry; room temperature; synchronous single-photon counting; time-domain reflectometry; wide dynamic range;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870904
