Title :
Single-photon counting imaging systems
Author :
Buller, Gerald S. ; Krichel, Nils J. ; McCarthy, Aongus ; Gemmell, Nathan ; Tanner, Michael J. ; Hadfield, Robert H.
Author_Institution :
Eng. & Phys. Sci, Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
Abstract :
Active, three-dimensional long-range imaging using time-correlated single photon counting has the potential for accurate depth resolution at low average power illumination. We report advances in this field.
Keywords :
photon counting; superconducting photodetectors; 3D long-range imaging; depth resolution; power illumination; single-photon counting imaging systems; time-correlated single photon counting; Distance measurement; Imaging; Laser radar; Lighting; Optimized production technology; Photonics; Radar imaging; depth imaging; photon-counting; single photon detectors;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Conference (PHO), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8940-4
DOI :
10.1109/PHO.2011.6110740
