Hadfield, R.H. orcid.org/0000-0002-8084-4187, Leach, J. orcid.org/0000-0003-3561-4953, Fleming, F. orcid.org/0000-0001-9342-6446 et al. (5 more authors) (2023) Single-photon detection for long-range imaging and sensing. Optica, 10 (9). pp. 1124-1141. ISSN 2334-2536
Abstract
Single-photon detectors with picosecond timing resolution have advanced rapidly in the past decade. This has spurred progress in time-correlated single-photon counting applications, from quantum optics to life sciences and remote sensing. A variety of advanced optoelectronic device architectures offer not only high-performance single-pixel devices but also the ability to scale up to detector arrays and extend single-photon sensitivity into the short-wave infrared and beyond. The advent of single-photon focal plane arrays is poised to revolutionize infrared imaging and sensing. In this mini-review, we set out performance metrics for single-photon detection, assess the requirements of single-photon light detection and ranging, and survey the state of the art and prospects for new developments across semiconductor and superconducting single-photon detection technologies. Our goal is to capture a snapshot of a rapidly developing landscape of photonic technology and forecast future trends and opportunities.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2023 Optica Publishing Group. Published by Optica Publishing Group under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Further distribution of this work must maintain attribution to the author(s) and the published article’s title, journal citation, and DOI. https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICA.488853 |
Keywords: | Bioengineering |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council EP/T001011/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 26 Sep 2023 11:42 |
Last Modified: | 26 Sep 2023 11:42 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Optica Publishing Group |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1364/optica.488853 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:203614 |