Title :
Photon counting detectors for quantum key distribution
Author :
Buller, Gerald S.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh
Abstract :
Advances in semiconductor single photon avalanche diode detectors have enabled expanding application areas in the near-infrared. This presentation will discuss their performance, potential and their use in applications such as quantum key distribution
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; infrared detectors; photodetectors; photon counting; quantum cryptography; photon counting detectors; quantum key distribution; Circuit testing; Envelope detectors; Indium gallium arsenide; Indium phosphide; Infrared detectors; Photoluminescence; Photonics; Semiconductor diodes; Temperature sensors; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2006 Digest of the
Conference_Location :
Quebec City, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0090-2
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2006.1694043
