Title :
Single photon source characterization with a superconducting single photon detector
Author :
Hadfield, Robert H. ; Stevens, Martin J. ; Gruber, Steven S. ; Miller, Aaron J. ; Schwall, Robert E. ; Mirin, Richard P. ; Nam, Sae Woo
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Boulder, CO
Abstract :
We present the first use of a superconducting single photon detector in characterizing a single photon source. This detector offers excellent timing resolution (65 ps FWHM jitter) and operation into the infrared (1550 nm).
Keywords :
infrared spectra; jitter; superconducting photodetectors; timing; FWHM jitter; infrared spectra; single photon source; superconducting single photon detector; timing resolution; Gas detectors; Heterojunction bipolar transistors; Indium gallium arsenide; Infrared detectors; Jitter; Optical interferometry; Photonics; Quantum dots; Refrigeration; Superconducting photodetectors; (230.5160) Photodetectors; (250.5570) Photoluminescence; (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.2006.4628701
