Advances in InGaAs/InP single-photon detector systems for quantum communication
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 …
near-infrared range, SPDs based on III–V compound semiconductor avalanche photodiodes …
Single-photon three-dimensional imaging at up to 10 kilometers range
Depth and intensity profiling of targets at a range of up to 10 km is demonstrated using time-
of-flight time-correlated single-photon counting technique. The system comprised a pulsed …
of-flight time-correlated single-photon counting technique. The system comprised a pulsed …
Full daylight quantum-key-distribution at 1550 nm enabled by integrated silicon photonics
The future envisaged global-scale quantum-communication network will comprise various
nodes interconnected via optical fibers or free-space channels, depending on the link …
nodes interconnected via optical fibers or free-space channels, depending on the link …
Kilometer-range depth imaging at 1550 nm wavelength using an InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche diode detector
We have used an InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche diode detector module in
conjunction with a time-of-flight depth imager operating at a wavelength of 1550 nm, to …
conjunction with a time-of-flight depth imager operating at a wavelength of 1550 nm, to …
Photon-sparse microscopy: visible light imaging using infrared illumination
Conventional imaging systems rely upon illumination light that is scattered or transmitted by
the object and subsequently imaged. Ghost-imaging systems based on parametric down …
the object and subsequently imaged. Ghost-imaging systems based on parametric down …
Diffuse optical characterization of collagen absorption from 500 to 1700 nm
Reduction in scattering, high absorption, and spectral features of tissue constituents above
1000 nm could help in gaining higher spatial resolution, penetration depth, and specificity …
1000 nm could help in gaining higher spatial resolution, penetration depth, and specificity …
Time-gated single-photon detection in time-domain diffuse optics: a review
This work reviews physical concepts, technologies and applications of time-domain diffuse
optics based on time-gated single-photon detection. This particular photon detection …
optics based on time-gated single-photon detection. This particular photon detection …
Telecommunications-band heralded single photons from a silicon nanophotonic chip
We demonstrate room temperature heralded single photon generation in a CMOS-
compatible silicon nanophotonic device. The strong modal confinement and slow group …
compatible silicon nanophotonic device. The strong modal confinement and slow group …
Simple quantum key distribution with qubit-based synchronization and a self-compensating polarization encoder
Quantum key distribution (QKD) relies on quantum communication to allow distant parties to
share a secure cryptographic key. Widespread adoption of QKD in current …
share a secure cryptographic key. Widespread adoption of QKD in current …
Field trial of a three-state quantum key distribution scheme in the Florence metropolitan area
In-field demonstrations in real-world scenarios boost the development of a rising technology
towards its integration in existing infrastructures. Although quantum key distribution (QKD) …
towards its integration in existing infrastructures. Although quantum key distribution (QKD) …