Improvements in photon number-resolving detection

Kevin Zielnicki, Radhika Rangarajan, Paul G. Kwiat

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Visible light photon counters (VLPCs) enable efficient single-photon detection with photon number-resolving capability. In our system, we observe up to 5 simultaneous photons, with a detector signal pulse height distribution that matches theoretical predictions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference
Subtitle of host publication2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Print)9781557528902
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

NameLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Radiation

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