Title :
Quantum efficiency evaluation method for gated-mode single-photon detector
Author :
Yoshizawa, A. ; Kaji, R. ; Tsuchida, H.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Adv. Ind. Sci. & Technol., Japan
fDate :
11/7/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel method based on time-interval analysis of single-photon detection times is presented, which makes it possible to evaluate the quantum efficiency of a gated-mode single-photon detector operating at gate frequencies such that after-pulses are involved in detection. The after-pulse probability per gate is also evaluated from the same data.
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; infrared detectors; photon counting; 1550 nm; after-pulse probability; avalanche photodiodes; gate frequencies; gated-mode single-photon detector; quantum efficiency evaluation method; time-interval analysis;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.10491el:20020892
