A characterization of the single-photon sensitivity of an electron multiplying charge-coupled device

DOI	Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/0953-4075/42/11/114011
Author	Search for: Zhang, Lijian; Search for: Neves, Leonardo; Search for: Lundeen, Jeff S.; Search for: Walmsley, Ian A.
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Abstract	We experimentally characterize the performance of the electron multiplying charge-coupled device (EMCCD) camera for the detection of single photons. The tests are done with the photon pairs generated from parametric downconversion (PDC). The gain, time response and noise performance of the EMCCD are characterized. In addition, we attempt to use the camera to measure the spatial correlations of PDC. The results reveal the capabilities and limits of the EMCCD as a single-photon-detector array for the applications of quantum optics, astronomy and microscopy.
Publication date	2009-05-15
Publisher	IOP Publishing
In	Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics 42, no. 11 (15 May 2009): 1–10.
Language	English
Peer reviewed	Yes
NPARC number	15586098
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