Title :
Improved single-photon detector performance
Author :
Fitch, M.J. ; Donegan, M.M. ; Jacobs, B.C. ; Pittman, T.B. ; Franson, J.D.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD, USA
Abstract :
High efficiency single-photon detectors are needed for many applications including quantum cryptography and linear-optics quantum computing. We present experimental results showing improved detection efficiency of silicon avalanche photodiodes by reducing reflective losses.
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; elemental semiconductors; optical losses; photodetectors; quantum computing; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; silicon; Si; linear-optics quantum computing; quantum cryptography; reflective losses; silicon avalanche photodiodes; single-photon detector; Avalanche photodiodes; Cryptography; Detectors; Mirrors; Optical fiber couplers; Optical losses; Optical reflection; Physics; Quantum computing; Silicon;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238035
