Minimum single-photon detector bias for linear mode operation using Mach-Zehnder modulator interference

Autor:	Kristina Colladay, Bryan C. Jacobs, Brian Vorees
Rok vydání:	2010
Předmět:	Physics Photon APDS Physics::Instrumentation and Detectors business.industry Physics::Optics Photodetector Electro-optic modulator law.invention Optics Interference (communication) Single-photon avalanche diode law Optoelectronics Radio frequency business Diode
Zdroj:	Quantum Information and Computation VIII.
ISSN:	0277-786X
DOI:	10.1117/12.850528
Popis:	The externally applied bias operation of linear mode avalanche photodetectors (APDs) is extended and compared to single photon avalanche photodetectors (SPADs). The minimum bias required for linear operation is calculated using the effective voltage field in the photodetector through Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) interference which allows for quantifiable incident peak and dc optical powers. This mode of operation allows for a quantifiable minimum bias on the diode, may enable a dualuse for single photon detectors at higher optical powers, and ensures RF signal conversion.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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