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Photon counting techniques with silicon avalanche photodiodes.

H Dautet, P Deschamps, B Dion

    Applied Optics
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    PubMed
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    Avalanche photodiodes achieve high photon detection efficiencies using Geiger mode operation. This review details improvements in efficiency and timing for photon counting applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Photon counting
    • Avalanche photodiodes
    • Semiconductor devices

    Background:

    • Photon counting requires sensitive detectors with precise timing.
    • Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) are suitable for single-photon detection.
    • Geiger and sub-Geiger modes offer different performance trade-offs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review APD properties for photon counting.
    • To analyze Geiger and sub-Geiger modes.
    • To highlight performance improvements in APD technology.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of avalanche photodiode characteristics.
    • Analysis of passive and active quenching circuits.
    • Evaluation of photon detection efficiency and timing jitter.

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    Main Results:

    • Geiger mode APDs achieve ~70% detection efficiency at 633 nm with <200 ps jitter.
    • Active quenching circuits yield ~50% efficiency with <50 ns dead time.
    • Large-area (1 mm) APDs show >80% quantum efficiency (500-800 nm).

    Conclusions:

    • Geiger mode APDs offer significant performance gains for photon counting.
    • Advanced quenching circuits enhance APD capabilities.
    • Larger APDs expand applicability in optical sensing.