Title :
Recent advances in solid-state single photon detectors
Author :
Rosenberg, D. ; Nam, S. ; Mirin, R.P. ; Hiskett, P.A. ; Nordholt, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos Nat. Lab., Los Alamos, NM
Abstract :
This paper reviews recent advances in the detection of single photons at visible and near-infrared wavelengths, focusing on detectors based on superconducting and semiconducting technologies.
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; quantum cryptography; superconducting photodetectors; quantum computing; quantum key distribution; semiconducting technology; single photon avalanche diodes; solid-state single photon detectors; superconducting technology; Breakdown voltage; FETs; Gas detectors; Optoelectronic and photonic sensors; Quantum computing; Semiconductivity; Solid state circuits; Superconducting integrated circuits; Superconducting photodetectors; Temperature sensors; (230.5160) Photodetectors; (270.5570) Quantum detectors;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628699
