Enhanced photon-pair detection using phase-sensitive pre-amplification

J. M. Dailey, A. Agarwal, P. Toliver, N. A. Peters

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Abstract

We describe an experimental demonstration of fiber-based optical phase-sensitive amplification for improved detection of correlated single-photon pairs. A measured coincidence gain of 4.5dB provides 3dB improvement in the detection system signal-to-noise ratio.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781557529688
StatePublished - Aug 10 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015 - San Jose, United States
Duration: May 10 2015May 15 2015

Publication series

NameConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe - Technical Digest
Volume2015-August

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period05/10/1505/15/15

Keywords

  • Detectors
  • Optical amplifiers
  • Optical fiber amplifiers
  • Photonics
  • Signal to noise ratio
  • Stimulated emission

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