Stable single-photon detection based on Si-avalanche photodiode in a large temperature variation range

Abstract

In this paper, we present a stable single-photon detection method based on Si-avalanche photodiode (Si-APD) operating in Geiger mode with a large temperature variation range. By accurate temperature sensing and direct current (DC) bias voltage compensation, the single-photon detector can work stably in Geiger mode from −40 °C to 35 °C with an almost constant avalanche gain. It provides a solution for single-photon detection at outdoor operation in all-weather conditions.

Keywords

IEEE Photonic Technology Letter / Dark Noise / Peltier Cooler / Geiger Mode / Avalanche Gain

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