Towards a quantum realization of the ampere using single-electron resolution Skipper-CCDs
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| author | Gamero, Miqueas Lapi, Agustin Gimenez, Blas Irigoyen Chierchie, Fernando Moroni, Guillermo Fernandez Cervantes-Vergara, Brenda Tiffenberg, Javier Estrada, Juan Paolini, Eduardo Cancelo, Gustavo |
| author_facet | Gamero, Miqueas Lapi, Agustin Gimenez, Blas Irigoyen Chierchie, Fernando Moroni, Guillermo Fernandez Cervantes-Vergara, Brenda Tiffenberg, Javier Estrada, Juan Paolini, Eduardo Cancelo, Gustavo |
| contents | This paper presents a proof-of-concept demonstration of the Skipper-CCD, a sensor with single-electron counting capability, as a promising technology for implementing an electron-pump-based current source. Relying on its single-electron resolution and built-in charge sensing, it allows self-calibration of the charge packets. This article presents an initial discussion of how low ppm and high current realizations can be achieved with this technology. We report experimental results that illustrate the key functionalities in manipulating both small and large electron charge packets, including a comparison of the charge generated, self-measured, and drained by the sensor against measurements from an electrometer. These results were obtained using a standard sensor and readout electronics without specific optimizations for this application. The objective is to explore the potential of Skipper-CCD for realizing an electron-based current source. |
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| spellingShingle | Towards a quantum realization of the ampere using single-electron resolution Skipper-CCDs Gamero, Miqueas Lapi, Agustin Gimenez, Blas Irigoyen Chierchie, Fernando Moroni, Guillermo Fernandez Cervantes-Vergara, Brenda Tiffenberg, Javier Estrada, Juan Paolini, Eduardo Cancelo, Gustavo Instrumentation and Detectors Quantum Physics This paper presents a proof-of-concept demonstration of the Skipper-CCD, a sensor with single-electron counting capability, as a promising technology for implementing an electron-pump-based current source. Relying on its single-electron resolution and built-in charge sensing, it allows self-calibration of the charge packets. This article presents an initial discussion of how low ppm and high current realizations can be achieved with this technology. We report experimental results that illustrate the key functionalities in manipulating both small and large electron charge packets, including a comparison of the charge generated, self-measured, and drained by the sensor against measurements from an electrometer. These results were obtained using a standard sensor and readout electronics without specific optimizations for this application. The objective is to explore the potential of Skipper-CCD for realizing an electron-based current source. |
| title | Towards a quantum realization of the ampere using single-electron resolution Skipper-CCDs |
| topic | Instrumentation and Detectors Quantum Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.07742 |