QKD systems widely employ Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPAD) and set strong demand for improved features and performance. The present state of this detector technology will be outlined, the main issues and prospect will be discussed.

Single-Photon Avalanche Detectors for Quantum Communications

COVA, SERGIO;GHIONI, MASSIMO ANTONIO;ZAPPA, FRANCO;TOSI, ALBERTO;RECH, IVAN;GULINATTI, ANGELO;TISA, SIMONE
2010-01-01

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QKD systems widely employ Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPAD) and set strong demand for improved features and performance. The present state of this detector technology will be outlined, the main issues and prospect will be discussed.
2010
OSA Technical Digest (CD)
sezele; detectors; quantum detectors; avalanche photodiodes (APDs)
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