Morozov, D. V. , Casaburi, A. and Hadfield, R. H. (2021) Superconducting photon detectors. Contemporary Physics, 62(2), pp. 69-91. (doi: 10.1080/00107514.2022.2043596)
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Abstract
The ability to detect individual light quanta – single photons – is prized across many fields of physics from astronomy to quantum optics. Superconducting photon detectors offer exceptional performance in terms of sensitivity, spectral range and timing resolution. In this review, we introduce the underlying physics of photon absorption in superconducting devices. We then present detailed case studies of contemporary superconducting detector technologies for photon counting at visible and infrared wavelengths. We conclude with a perspective on future developments in this exciting area.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hadfield, Professor Robert and Morozov, Dr Dmitry and Casaburi, Dr Alessandro |
| Authors: | Morozov, D. V., Casaburi, A., and Hadfield, R. H. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering |
| Journal Name: | Contemporary Physics |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN: | 0010-7514 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1366-5812 |
| Published Online: | 11 March 2022 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor and Francis Group |
| First Published: | First published in Contemporary Physics 62(2): 69-91 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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