Afterpulsing characteristics of InGaAs/InP single photon avalanche diodes

In Ga As/In P single photon avalanche diodes（SPADs） are more and more available in many research fields. They are affected by afterpulsing which leads to a poor single photon detection probability. We present an In Ga As/In P avalanche photodiode with an active quenching circuit on an application specific integrated circuit（ASIC）. It can quench the avalanche rapidly and then reduce the afterpulse rate. Also this quenching circuit can operate in both free-running and gated modes.Furthermore, a new technique is introduced to characterize the influence of the higher order of afterpulses, which uses a program running on a field programmable gate array（FPGA） integrated circuit.     

单光子探测器性能对量子密钥分发系统的影响

根据量子密钥分发协议的原理和单光子探测器的工作模式系统分析了单光子探测器性能对量子密钥分发系统影响的物理模型,给出了单光子探测器暗计数和量子效率对系统筛选码率和量子误码率等指标产生影响的计算公式,并通过对各类量子密钥分发系统的比较,推导出了适用于一般量子密钥分发系统的普适结果。结果表明,在同等条件下采用较少的探测时间门可以提高量子密钥分发系统的性能。     

用于红外单光子探测的雪崩光电二极管传输线抑制电路模型的理论分析

结合利用雪崩光电二极管(APD)进行红外单光子探测电路模型的工作原理和特点以及传输线瞬态电脉冲产生的过程,提出了将传输线瞬态过程脉冲发生电路模型用于APD雪崩抑制的一种新方法,该方法可以实现利用APD门模工作方式进行红外单光子探测的过程.主要从理论上计算了红外单光子信号入射APD时,传输线脉冲发生电路模型中负载电阻输出电脉冲的特点,讨论了传输线终端不同边界条件对输出电脉冲的影响,通过理论计算确定了这种利用APD进行红外单光子探测新模型的电路结构与参数,证明了该电路模型用于红外单光子探测APD门模工作方式的 关键词： 红外单光子探测技术 雪崩光电二极管(APD) 抑制电路 传输线瞬态过程     

基于两种光源的诱发态量子密钥分配性能分析

单光子的衰减特性及其易受干扰的缺点限制了纯单光子量子系统的传输码率及距离.弱相干光脉冲(WCP)光源和准单光子源(HSPS)则具有更高的实用价值.本文将这两种光源和诱发态方案相结合并采用Lütkenhaus和Gottesman-Lo- Lütkenhaus-Preskill (GLLP)两种数据后处理方法进行性能分析.仿真结果表明:HSPS在传输距离上要优于WCP,对应相同传输距离时系统量子误码率(QBER)要小些,但相对密钥生成率低. 关键词： 量子密钥分配 诱发态 WCP光源 HSPS光源     

Numerical analysis of In0.53Ga0.47As/InP single photon avalanche diodes

A rigorous theoretical model for In 0.53 Ga 0.47 As/InP single photon avalanche diode is utilized to investigate the dependences of single photon quantum efficiency and dark count probability on structure and operation condition.In the model,low field impact ionizations in charge and absorption layers are allowed,while avalanche breakdown can occur only in the multiplication layer.The origin of dark counts is discussed and the results indicate that the dominant mechanism that gives rise to dark counts depends on both device structure and operating condition.When the multiplication layer is thicker than a critical thickness or the temperature is higher than a critical value,generation-recombination in the absorption layer is the dominative mechanism;otherwise band-to-band tunneling in the multiplication layer dominates the dark counts.The thicknesses of charge and multiplication layers greatly affect the dark count and the peak single photon quantum efficiency and increasing the multiplication layer width may reduce the dark count probability and increase the peak single photon quantum efficiency.However,when the multiplication layer width exceeds 1 μm,the peak single photon quantum efficiency increases slowly and it is finally saturated at the quantum efficiency of the single photon avalanche diodes.     

诱惑态在“双探测器”准单光子光源量子密钥分发系统中的应用

现在诱惑态已被证明是一种可以大大提高量子密钥分发安全性能的现实可行的方法.由于考虑到现实应用中激光器在调制过程中的消光比不能做到100%,以及激光器固有的自发辐射因而使得制备真空态并不是一件容易的事情. 因此本文将对理想情况下准单光子光源量子密钥分发系统应用中的诱惑态结论作了补充和扩展,提出了两个弱光强态的诱惑态方案和一个弱光强诱惑态方案.最后,将“双探测器”的理论应用在准单光子源(HSPS)光源系统中,使系统的安全传输距离可达到2215km,比使用普通探测器的系统增加了约50km. 关键词： 量子密钥分发 诱惑态 HSPS光源 双探测器     

诱惑态在“双探测器”准单光子光源量子密钥分发系统中的应用

现在诱惑态已被证明是一种可以大大提高量子密钥分发安全性能的现实可行的方法.由于考虑到现实应用中激光器在调制过程中的消光比不能做到100%，以及激光器固有的自发辐射因而使得制备真空态并不是一件容易的事情. 因此本文将对理想情况下准单光子光源量子密钥分发系统应用中的诱惑态结论作了补充和扩展，提出了两个弱光强态的诱惑态方案和一个弱光强诱惑态方案.最后，将“双探测器”的理论应用在准单光子源(HSPS)光源系统中，使系统的安全传输距离可达到2215km，比使用普通探测器的系统增加了约50km.     

Practical non-orthogonal decoy state quantum key distribution with heralded single photon source

Recently the performance of the quantum key distribution （QKD） is substantially improved by the decoy state method and the non-orthogonal encoding protocol, separately. In this paper, a practical non-orthogonal decoy state protocol with a heralded single photon source （HSPS） for QKD is presented. The protocol is based on 4 states with different intensities. i.e. one signal state and three decoy states. The signal state is for generating keys; the decoy states are for detecting the eavesdropping and estimating the fraction of single-photon and two-photon pulses. We have discussed three cases of this protocol, i.e. the general case, the optimal case and the special case. Moreover, the final key rate over transmission distance is simulated. For the low dark count of the HSPS and the utilization of the two-photon pulses, our protocol has a higher key rate and a longer transmission distance than any other decoy state protocol.     

量子点操控的光子探测和圆偏振光子发射

半导体量子点是研究光子与电子态相互作用的优选固态体系,并在光子探测和发射两个方向上展现出独特的技术机遇.其中基于量子点的共振隧穿结构被认为在单光子探测方面综合性能最佳,但受到光子数识别、工作温度两个关键性能的制约.利用腔模激子态外场耦合效应,有望获得圆偏振态可控的高频单光子发射.本文介绍作者提出的量子点耦合共振隧穿（QD-cRTD）的光子探测机理,利用量子点量子阱复合电子态的隧穿放大,将QD-cRTD光子探测的工作温度由液氦提高至液氮条件,光电响应的增益达到10⁷以上,并具备双光子识别能力;同时,由量子点能级的直接吸收,原型器件获得了近红外的光子响应.在量子点光子发射机理的研究方面,作者实现了量子点激子跃迁和微腔腔模共振耦合的磁场调控,在Purcell效应的作用下增强激子自旋态的自发辐射速率,从而增强量子点中左旋或右旋圆偏振光的发射强度,圆偏度达到90%以上,形成一种光子自旋可控发射的新途径.     

一种基于标记单光子源的态制备误差容忍量子密钥分发协议

在实际量子密钥分发系统中,由于设备、器件存在缺陷,在量子态制备过程中往往存在误差,而这些态制备误差会导致一定的系统安全性漏洞.本文在Tamaki等(Phys. Rev.A 90 052314)的工作基础之上,提出了一种基于标记单光子源的态制备误差容忍量子密钥分发协议.本文将发送端制备态误差进行参数刻画并带入量子密钥协议安全性分析之中,避免了实际应用中由于态制备装置的不理想可能引入的安全性漏洞,提高了系统的安全性.同时,为了方便起见,本文采用三强度诱骗态方案开展建模分析与数值仿真计算.仿真结果显示,本文提出的协议对态制备误差具有很好的鲁棒性.同时,由于标记单光子源具有真空脉冲概率低的优点,与此前基于弱相干态脉冲的同类协议相比,我们的协议在传输距离较远时能够显示出更优的性能.因而,该工作有望为未来发展长距离量子保密通信应用与研究提供重要的参考价值.     

时间相关单光子计数光谱仪的优化

分析了原有时间相关单光子计数光谱仪存在的不足,提出了改进方案。研制了高速数据采集系统,采用PCI总线技术、FPGA技术,开发了高速光谱数据采集卡,取代了原有的多道分析仪,数据采集速度达到20 MB/s,比原有仪器提高了约200倍;改善了仪器的性能、减小了体积。介绍了光谱仪系统的集成和工作流程,并对仪器的性能进行分析,通过多种标准样品的试验数据分析和对比,光谱仪系统具有最高的灵敏度-单光子计数,测得荧光寿命可达到ps量级,而且可以测得时间分辨光谱。     

基于时间相关单光子计数的荧光寿命成像技术

采用时域法中的时间相关单光子计数方法记录荧光寿命,时间相关单光子计数采用多波长通道同时记录荧光光子数,可以提高计数效率和信息量,还可以在稳态图像中分离不同荧光团,形成4维图像。并采用多光子激发技术,利用长波长光源发出的两个或多个光子可以激发出一个短波长的光子。多个光子必须几乎同时到达激发点,才能提供被激发分子足够的能量以产生荧光。多光子激发波长较长,生物组织对其散射减小,因而可以穿透到更深层的组织,从而提高荧光成像深度和空间分辨力,并减少对活体样品的损伤。     

超导转变边沿单光子探测器原理与研究进展

量子信息技术近十多年来的快速发展对单光子探测器的性能提出了更高的要求,高性能单光子探测器也因此受到了更多的关注.与传统的单光子探测器相比,超导转变边沿(TES)单光子探测器在探测效率、能量分辨、光子数分辨和暗计数等方面具有突出优势.目前,超导TES单光子探测器已经被成功地应用在量子光学实验和量子密钥分配系统中,未来在量子信息技术等研究领域具有更广泛的应用.本文从超导TES单光子探测器的工作原理、制备流程、测试系统、主要性能指标以及研究现状和进展等方面对该探测器技术进行简要综述.     

The intensity detection of single-photon detectors based on photon counting probability density statistics

Single-photon detectors possess the ultra-high sensitivity, but they cannot directly respond to signal intensity. Conventional methods adopt sampling gates with fixed width and count the triggered number of sampling gates, which is capable of obtaining photon counting probability to estimate the echo signal intensity. In this paper, we not only count the number of triggered sampling gates, but also record the triggered time position of photon counting pulses. The photon counting probability density distribution is obtained through the statistics of a series of the triggered time positions. Then Minimum Variance Unbiased Estimation(MVUE) method is used to estimate the echo signal intensity. Compared with conventional methods, this method can improve the estimation accuracy of echo signal intensity due to the acquisition of more detected information. Finally, a proof-of-principle laboratory system is established. The estimation accuracy of echo signal intensity is discussed and a high accuracy intensity image is acquired under low-light level environments.     

Self quenched quantum dot avalanche photodetector for mid-infrared single photon detection

In this paper a single photon detector with operating wavelength of 6 μm is proposed and its performance characteristics are studied. Intersubband absorption of single photons in quantum dot layers leads to creation of photoelectrons which are injected to multiplication region and under above breakdown condition a large output pulse is generated. The detector is designed for self quenching operation in which an additional layer called transient carrier buffer (TCB) is used for trapping of backward avalanche generated holes at the interface of TCB and charge layer. The accumulated holes impose an additional charge in such a way that the voltage across the multiplication region drops and the output is quenched. A model is developed to analyze the performance of detector and results of simulation predict detection efficiency about 12% at T = 150 K. Also the quenching and recovering performance of detector is studied and results show that both higher temperatures and higher bias improve dynamics of detector. However higher temperatures result in higher dark count rate.     

“量身定做”单光子波包：在量子网络中控制光子/自旋量子界面

文章简要地介绍了如何在量子网络中控制量子界面动力学以实现静态量子比特和动态量子比特的相互转换. 具体言之,该界面由半导体量子点、固体光学微腔以及光学波导管构成, 静态及动态比特分别为量子点中的电子自旋和波导管中的单光子波包所携带. 界面动力学的控制则是基于对量子点、微腔和波导管耦合系统的量子电动力学的严格求解. 据此可实现网络中两个远距离节点间的量子态传输、交换以及确定性的建立量子纠缠等量子操作. 上述量子界面亦可用于任意指定波形的单光子源或者单光子探测装置.     

单光子计数闪烁探测器灵敏度标定方法

根据NaI(Tl)闪烁探测器可用于单光子计数的特性,探索了一种测量放射源入射下闪烁探测器脉冲电荷谱来实现其绝对灵敏度标定的方法。实验对标定系统的电荷数字转换记录器进行了绝对标定,得到了用于ICF实验中重要诊断设备滤波-荧光谱仪的NaI(Tl)闪烁探测器的绝对灵敏度。灵敏度标定数据不确定度小于10%,较传统的放射源标定方法(15%)显著提高,同时标定能量范围扩大到100 keV以上。最后,实验结果与Geant4模拟程序计算的结果进行了比对,符合得较好。     

"量身定做"单光子波包:在量子网络中控制光子/自旋量子界面

文章简要地介绍了如何在量子网络中控制量子界面动力学以实现静态量子比特和动态量子比特的相互转换．具体言之，该界面由半导体量子点、固体光学微腔以及光学波导管构成，静态及动态比特分别为量子点中的电子自旋和波导管中的单光子波包所携带．界面动力学的控制则是基于对量子点、微腔和波导管耦合系统的量子电动力学的严格求解．据此可实现网络中两个远距离节点间的量子态传输、交换以及确定性的建立量子纠缠等量子操作．上述量子界面亦可用于任意指定波形的单光子源或者单光子探测装置。     

Performance of a superconducting single photon detector with nano-antenna

<正>The performance of single-photon detectors can be enhanced by using nano-antenna.The characteristics of the superconducting nano-wire single-photon detector with cavity plus anti-reflect coating and specially designed nanoantenna is analysed.The photon collection efficiency of the detector is enhanced without damaging the detector’s speed,thus getting rid of the dilemma of speed and efficiency.The characteristics of nano-antenna are discussed,such as the position and the effect of the active area,and the best result is given.The photon collection efficiency is increased by 92 times compared with that of existing detectors.     

紫外单光子成像系统的研究

搭建了紫外单光子成像系统,详细介绍了该系统的组成、工作原理和分辨率性能测试.由汞灯发出的紫外光经过大气散射、多块减光片得到了紫外单光子流.单光子直接打在微通道板上,微通道板产生的倍增电子由楔条形阳极收集,电荷灵敏前置放大器将阳极输出的电荷信号转变为电压信号,主放大器对前放信号进行滤波整形.利用高速数据采集卡连续采集主放大器的输出波形,通过软件对采集波形进行处理,采用图像处理技术得到了紫外单光子10min的计数图像,并对图像进行了畸变校正.此外,通过自己设计的分辨率板,测得该系统的分辨率可达150μm.该系统在极微弱光探测成像,生物发光,空间环境探测等方面具有广泛应用. 关键词： 单光子计数成像 阳极探测器 楔条形阳极 分辨率