Absolute measurement of detector quantum efficiency using parametric downconversion.
We show that a parametric downconversion crystal emitting angle resolved coincident photon pairs can be used to measure the absolute quantum efficiency of a photon counting detection system. We have measured the quantum efficiency of a silicon avalanche photodiode, operated in Geiger mode, as a function of operating voltage and compare this to results obtained using a conventional method.
J G
JG
Rarity
K D
KD
Ridley
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PR
Tapster