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This section provides an overview for single photon detectors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 3 single photon detector manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A single photon detector is an advanced instrument that detects individual photons, the smallest quantifiable units of light. These detectors are crucial for capturing minute changes in matter and comprehending its characteristics, analogous to how humans perceive objects under various light sources.
Single photon detectors are instrumental in fields like single-molecule fluorescence analysis and observing quantum characteristics of scattered light.
Additionally, these detectors are pivotal in quantum communication research, where they facilitate the transmission of single photons through optical fibers.
Single photon detectors are indispensable in areas requiring the detection of extremely subtle light emissions. They are utilized in visualizing faint emissions from living cells, fluorescence from nanoparticles, and in quantum communication development for secure data transmission.
Photon detectors capture the energy carried by photons traveling at the speed of light. They operate on the principle that the entry of a single photon into the detector induces an electrical change, which is then registered as a signal.
Historically, photomultiplier tubes (PMT) and photodiodes were the first detectors used. PMTs operate like vacuum tubes, where photons eject electrons from a light-sensitive cathode, and these electrons are multiplied across dynodes to create a detectable signal. Photodiodes, using semiconductors, generate currents triggered by photon energy.
Modern advancements include superconductivity-based detectors, where photons disrupt the superconducting state of a thin film at extremely low temperatures, allowing for precise photon detection.
Selecting a suitable single photon detector involves considering factors like photon wavelength, time resolution, and operational environment. Detectors vary in sensitivity to different wavelengths, from ultraviolet and X-rays to infrared. The time resolution, particularly critical in quantum communication, dictates the detector's readiness for subsequent photon detection.
Some detectors, like those using superconductivity or germanium semiconductors, require operation at extremely low temperatures. Conversely, PMTs offer low-level photon detection on a smaller scale, suitable for applications in astronomy, nuclear physics, and biological measurements.
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Thorlabs, Inc, established in Newton, NJ in 1989, is a manufacturer of photonics equipment for research, manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Their product portfolio includes optical components, for use in imaging, sensing, and spectroscopy applications, spectrometers and analyzers used for research and industrial applications, fiber optic components and photomultiplier tubes, and imaging devices that capture and measure light signals for diverse applications in scientific research. The company has sales offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, China, and Brazil.
Anton Paar, founded in 1933 and headquartered in Graz, Austria, is a manufacturer and supplier of analytical instruments Their product range includes density meters for measuring liquid and solid density, concentration meters for analyzing solution concentration, viscosity meters for assessing liquid viscosity, particle size analyzers for measuring particle size in liquids or solids, and chromatography systems for substance separation and identification in mixtures. Anton Paar's products cater to a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical, providing analytical solutions for diverse applications.
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It is an independent 2 -channel Gate -Ted Fotton counter that can be counted at a rate of up to 200MHz. It is used for the count of the current pul...
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■Time-correlated single photon counting module ・TCSPC module with the world's highest time resolution of 1.1 ps, ideal for fluorescence lifetime m...
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■Ultraviolet/visible PMT single photon detector Low noise, low jitter, ideal for TCSPC picosecond time-resolved measurements ■Product overview Thi...
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■Ultraviolet/visible hybrid single photon detector High efficiency, low jitter, extremely low probability afterpulse, ideal for TCSPC picosecond ti...
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■Visible SPAD single photon detector ・Poor photodetector (PDM) with high sensitivity and low jitter performance in the visible range ・Very high S...
Tokyo Instruments, Inc
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■Near-infrared SPAD single photon detector ・High sensitivity from 900 to 1,700nm, low jitter, high count rate of 100MHz ・Small size, low cost, sp...
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■Near-infrared SSPD/SNSPD single photon detector ・No.1 track record in Japan: Over 15 years of sales and support experience, delivery record of ov...
