A novel nano-injector-based single-photon infrared detector

H. Mohseni; O. G. Memis; S. C. Kong; A. Katsnelson

doi:10.1117/12.670067

12 May 2006 A novel nano-injector-based single-photon infrared detector

H. Mohseni, O. G. Memis, S. C. Kong, A. Katsnelson

Proceedings Volume 6243, Enabling Photonics Technologies for Defense, Security, and Aerospace Applications II; 62430X (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670067
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

We present a novel single photon detector based on a nano-injector. This method, in principle, is capable of single photon detection at room temperature at λ~1.7 μm. Also, the process is not based on avalanche multiplication, and hence the device has no excess noise. Moreover, the device can cover a wide range of wavelengths from UV to mid-infrared, since the detection and amplification processes are completely decoupled and delocalized. Unlike avalanche-based detectors, this device operates at a very low bias that makes it possible to produce large 2D arrays with a good uniformity.

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H. Mohseni, O. G. Memis, S. C. Kong, and A. Katsnelson "A novel nano-injector-based single-photon infrared detector", Proc. SPIE 6243, Enabling Photonics Technologies for Defense, Security, and Aerospace Applications II, 62430X (12 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670067

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