Hadfield, R. H. , Leach, J., Fleming, F., Paul, D. J. , Tan, C. H., Ng, J. S., Henderson, R. K. and Buller, G. S. (2023) Single-photon detection for long-range imaging and sensing. Optica, 10(9), pp. 1124-1141. (doi: 10.1364/OPTICA.488853)
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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.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | Funding. Innovate UK (1908_CRD_CO_ISCF_QUANTUM SPIDAR); Royal Academy of Engineering (CiET2021\123); Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/S026428/1, EP/T00097X/1, EP/T001011/1, EP/W003252/1). |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hadfield, Professor Robert and Paul, Professor Douglas and Leach, Mr Jonathan |
| Authors: | Hadfield, R. H., Leach, J., Fleming, F., Paul, D. J., Tan, C. H., Ng, J. S., Henderson, R. K., and Buller, G. S. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Journal Name: | Optica |
| Publisher: | Optical Society of America |
| ISSN: | 2334-2536 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2334-2536 |
| Published Online: | 21 August 2023 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © The Author(s) 2023 |
| First Published: | First published in Optica 10(9):1124-1141 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons license |
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