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SNSPD Single-Photon Detection Systems
SNSPD Systems

SNSPD Single-Photon Detection Systems

Supplied, sold and supported by Petrano Supply Inc. in Canada.

Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors from ID Quantique for quantum optics.

Overview

Superconducting nanowire single-photon detection systems from ID Quantique, including closed-cycle cryogenic platforms and photon counting electronics, delivered and supported by Petrano for Canadian quantum optics and photonics laboratories.

Applications

  • Quantum optics research
  • Quantum communication
  • Fluorescence lifetime measurement

Key specifications

Technology Superconducting nanowire (SNSPD)
Detection efficiency Up to 90% class at telecom wavelengths (configuration dependent)
Dark count rate Few counts per second class
Timing jitter Down to the tens of picoseconds
Channels Multi-channel systems, up to 16 detectors per cryostat
Platform Closed-cycle, cryogen-free cryostat (approx. 2.8 K operation)
Full specifications Confirmed at quotation

Specifications are provided by the manufacturer, are for general information only, may change without notice, and are confirmed at quotation.

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