General modeling framework for quantum photodetectors

Young, Steve Michael; Sarovar, Mohan; Léonard, François

doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.98.063835

General modeling framework for quantum photodetectors

Journal Article · Fri Dec 28 00:00:00 EST 2018 · Physical Review A

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.98.063835· OSTI ID:1492377

Young, Steve Michael ^[1]; Sarovar, Mohan ^[1]; Léonard, François ^[1]

Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)

Photodetection plays a key role in basic science and technology, with exquisite performance having been achieved down to the single-photon level. Further improvements in photodetectors would open new possibilities across a broad range of scientific disciplines and enable new types of applications. However, it is still unclear what is possible in terms of ultimate performance and what properties are needed for a photodetector to achieve such performance. Here, we present a general modeling framework for photodetectors whereby the photon field, the absorption process, and the amplification process are all treated as one coupled quantum system. The formalism naturally handles field states with single or multiple photons as well as a variety of detector configurations and includes a mathematical definition of ideal photodetector performance. In conclusion, the framework reveals how specific photodetector architectures introduce limitations and tradeoffs for various performance metrics, providing guidance for optimization and design.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525

OSTI ID:: 1492377

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1598431
OSTI ID: 1488878

Report Number(s):: SAND--2018-13255J; 670249

Journal Information:: Physical Review A, Journal Name: Physical Review A Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 98; ISSN PLRAAN; ISSN 2469-9926

Publisher:: American Physical Society (APS)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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