Multi-photon detection using a conventional superconducting nanowire single-photon detector

2017146 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Clinton Cahall · Duke University

Kathryn L. Nicolich · The Ohio State University

Nurul T. Islam · Duke University

Gregory P. Lafyatis · The Ohio State University

Aaron Miller · Quantum Opus (United States)

Daniel J. Gauthier · The Ohio State University

Jungsang Kim ·

Abstract

We present the first evidence of multi-photon detection using a conventional superconducting nanowire single-photon detector, indicating number resolution up to four photons. The observed multi-photon detection statistics are consistent with the predictions of our model.

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Quantum Information and Cryptography Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design

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Published in: Optica

Volume 4, Issue 12, pp. 1534-1534

DOI: 10.1364/optica.4.001534

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 6.01

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Multi-photon detection using a conventional superconducting nanowire single-photon detector

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