Single-photon detectors (SPDs) are the most sensitive instruments for light detection. In the
near-infrared range, SPDs based on III–V compound semiconductor avalanche photodiodes …

In this paper, we describe the design, characterization, and modeling of InGaAsP/InP
avalanche diodes designed for single photon detection at wavelengths of 1.55 and 1.06 …

To meet the increasing demand from quantum communications and other photon starved
applications, we have developed various InP-based single-photon detectors, including …

We present the design and the experimental characterization of a new InGaAs/InP single-
photon avalanche diode (SPAD), with two different diameters: i) a 10 μm device, suitable for …

We present a practical and easy-to-implement method for high-speed near infrared single-
photon detection based on InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche photodiodes (SPADs) …

We present the performance of a novel InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD)
with high detection efficiency and low noise thanks to the improvement of Zinc diffusion …

In 0.53 Ga 0.47 As/InP avalanche photodiodes with very low dark current have been
characterized in gated mode for single-photon detection. A 40-mum-diameter single-photon …

InGaAs/InP single-photon detectors (SPDs) are widely used for near-infrared photon
counting in practical applications. Photon detection efficiency (PDE) is one of the most …

In this Topical Review, we survey the state-of-the-art of single photon detectors based on
avalanche diodes fabricated in the InGaAsP materials system for photon counting at near …

We report on a gated single-photon detector based on InGaAs/InP avalanche photodiodes
(APDs) with a single-photon detection efficiency exceeding 55% at 1550nm. Our detector is …