General modeling framework for quantum photodetectors
Abstract
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.
- Authors:
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- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Publication Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1492377
- Alternate Identifier(s):
- OSTI ID: 1488878
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-2018-13255J
Journal ID: ISSN 2469-9926; PLRAAN; 670249
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
- Resource Type:
- Accepted Manuscript
- Journal Name:
- Physical Review A
- Additional Journal Information:
- Journal Volume: 98; Journal Issue: 6; Journal ID: ISSN 2469-9926
- Publisher:
- American Physical Society (APS)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
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Young, Steve Michael, Sarovar, Mohan, and Léonard, François. General modeling framework for quantum photodetectors. United States: N. p., 2018.
Web. doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.98.063835.
Young, Steve Michael, Sarovar, Mohan, & Léonard, François. General modeling framework for quantum photodetectors. United States. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.98.063835
Young, Steve Michael, Sarovar, Mohan, and Léonard, François. Fri .
"General modeling framework for quantum photodetectors". United States. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.98.063835. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1492377.
@article{osti_1492377,
title = {General modeling framework for quantum photodetectors},
author = {Young, Steve Michael and Sarovar, Mohan and Léonard, François},
abstractNote = {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.},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.98.063835},
journal = {Physical Review A},
number = 6,
volume = 98,
place = {United States},
year = {2018},
month = {12}
}
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