Improved single-photon detection

Radhika Rangarajan, Nicholas A. Peters, Onur Hosten, Joseph B. Altepeter, Evan R. Jeffrey, Paul G. Kwiat

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Abstract

Visible light photon counters (VLPCs) and solid-state photomultipliers (SSPMs) facilitate efficient single-photon detection. We are attempting to improve their efficiency, previously limited to < 88% by coupling losses, via anti-reflection coatings, better electronics and cryogenics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2006
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)1557528136, 9781557528131
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2006 - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: May 21 2006May 21 2006

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach, CA
Period05/21/0605/21/06

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