Low-dimensional platforms for single photon detection
Pushkar Dasika, Liza Jain, Varun Srivatsav Kondapally, Md Arif Ali, Medha Dandu + 1 more
TLDR
This review explores the state-of-the-art in low-dimensional platforms for single photon detection, comparing architectures and outlining future directions.
Key contributions
- Reviews state-of-the-art low-dimensional platforms for single photon detection (SPDs).
- Examines engineering physics, device architectures, and performance parameters of SPDs.
- Compares performance and identifies challenges across various low-dimensional SPD platforms.
- Outlines future research directions for advancing next-generation SPD technologies.
Why it matters
Single-Photon Detectors are vital for quantum information and ultra-low-light sensing. This review provides a critical comparison of low-dimensional SPD platforms, addressing current challenges and outlining future research. It's crucial for advancing next-generation SPD technologies.
Original Abstract
A Single-Photon Detector (SPD) can detect extremely low intensity of electromagnetic wave - down to a single photon. Driven by the rapid developments in quantum information science and an increasing demand for ultra-low-light sensing across various domains, there is a need for transformative advancements in the design and development of SPDs. In this context, low-dimensional platforms, including quantum dots, superconducting nanowires and layered materials have emerged as crucial frontiers of research. This review explores the state-of-the-art of different low-dimensional SPD platforms, focusing on the engineering physics across their device architectures, performance parameters and application potential. By critically comparing the performance and addressing current challenges inherent to each low-dimensional platform, the review aims to outline future research directions to advance next-generation SPD technologies.
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