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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