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Noise-tolerant single photon sensitive three-dimensional imager.

Patrick Rehain^1,2, Yong Meng Sua^3,4, Shenyu Zhu^1,2

¹Department of Physics, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ, 07030, USA.

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|February 19, 2020

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This study introduces a quantum parametric mode sorting (QPMS) 3D imager that excels in noisy conditions. It reconstructs 3D scenes using minimal photons, overcoming significant background noise.

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Area of Science:

Quantum optics
3D imaging
Photon detection

Background:

Active 3D imaging requires distinguishing signal photons from background noise.
Traditional linear optics filters struggle with spectrally and temporally overlapping noise.
Enhanced noise tolerance is crucial for sensing and imaging applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and demonstrate a 3D imager with superior noise suppression capabilities.
To leverage quantum parametric mode sorting (QPMS) for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio.
To achieve reliable 3D scene reconstruction in high-noise environments.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a 3D imager utilizing quantum parametric mode sorting (QPMS).
Utilizing time-resolving photon detection within a narrow 6 ps window.
Testing the imager's performance against significant spectral-temporal noise overlap.

Main Results:

Successful 3D scene reconstruction with as few as 0.0006 detected signal photons per pulse.
Demonstrated ability to overcome 34-fold spectral-temporally overlapping noise.
Achieved high signal-to-noise ratio, outperforming typical linear optics filters.

Conclusions:

QPMS offers a powerful method for background noise suppression in single-photon imaging.
The developed QPMS-based 3D imager shows exceptional sensitivity and noise tolerance.
This approach provides a viable solution for high-noise imaging applications.