Recent advances in InGaAs/InP single-photon detectors

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Main Authors: Yu, Chao, Xu, Qi, Zhang, Jun
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author Yu, Chao
Xu, Qi
Zhang, Jun
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Xu, Qi
Zhang, Jun
contents Single-photon detectors (SPDs) are widely used in applications requiring extremely weak light detection. In the near-infrared region, SPDs based on InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) are the primary candidates for practical applications because of their small size, low cost and ease of operation. Driven by the escalating demands for quantum communication and lidar, the performance of InGaAs/InP SPDs has been continuously enhanced. This paper provides a comprehensive review of advances in InGaAs/InP SPDs over the past 10 years, including the investigation into SPAD structures and mechanisms, as well as emerging readout techniques for both gated and free-running mode SPDs. In addition, future prospects are also summarised.
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spellingShingle Recent advances in InGaAs/InP single-photon detectors
Yu, Chao
Xu, Qi
Zhang, Jun
Instrumentation and Detectors
Quantum Physics
Single-photon detectors (SPDs) are widely used in applications requiring extremely weak light detection. In the near-infrared region, SPDs based on InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) are the primary candidates for practical applications because of their small size, low cost and ease of operation. Driven by the escalating demands for quantum communication and lidar, the performance of InGaAs/InP SPDs has been continuously enhanced. This paper provides a comprehensive review of advances in InGaAs/InP SPDs over the past 10 years, including the investigation into SPAD structures and mechanisms, as well as emerging readout techniques for both gated and free-running mode SPDs. In addition, future prospects are also summarised.
title Recent advances in InGaAs/InP single-photon detectors
topic Instrumentation and Detectors
Quantum Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.06921