Challenges
Datasets
Workspaces
Papers
Discussions
Leaderboard
Log inSign up
Challenges
Datasets
Workspaces
Papers
Discussions
Leaderboard
Blog
Job Board
Q3AS

© 2026 Aqora Quantum S.A.S.

TermsPrivacyLegal Notice

Terahertz, RF, Millimeter, and Submillimeter-Wave Technology and Applications

Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors at the infrared spectrum range: detection efficiency and timing jitter

Xiaolong Hu, Nan Hu, Yun Meng, Kai Zou, Liang Xu, Xiaojian Lan, Xiaoming Chi, Chao Gu, Yuhao Cheng, Hao Wu, Julien Zichi, Val Zwiller

Published Mar 1, 2019• 1 citation
Publisher

Abstract

This paper reviews some recent research progress in superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) at the infrared spectrum range, with particular emphasis on detection efficiency and timing jitter. For detection efficiency, we present fractal SNSPDs with reduced polarization sensitivity; for timing jitter, we present two mechanisms of device timing jitter – vortex-crossing-induced timing jitter and spatial-inhomogeneity-induced timing jitter.

DOI
10.1117/12.2516132

Related papers

Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors and Multi-Photon Detectors

Kai Zou, Yun Meng, Nan Hu +6 more

We present our research progress in superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) and multi-photon detectors (SNMPDs), including fractal SNSPDs with reduced polarization sensitivity, two mechanisms of device timing jitter, and SNMPDs integrated with current reservoirs.

Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition•Jan 1, 2022•1 citation

Fractal superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors and their applications in polarimetric imaging

Xiaolong Hu, Yun Meng, Kai Zou +15 more

In this paper, we review the research and development of the fractal superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs), including our demonstrations of high-performance devices and systems with over 80% system detection efficiency, negligibly low residual polarization sensitivity, and low timing jitter. Using the fractal SNSPDs, we demonstrate full-Stokes polarimetric imaging LiDAR.

Advanced Photon Counting Techniques•Apr 19, 2024•4 citations

High-efficiency, superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors from ultraviolet to infrared

Richard P. Mirin, Benedikt Hampel, Adriana E. Lita +6 more

Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) have demonstrated outstanding performance metrics over a wide range of wavelengths, from the ultraviolet to the long-wave infrared (LWIR). System detection efficiencies approach 100% at specific wavelengths with very low dark count rates and low timing jitter. Recent experiments such as time-resolved photoluminescence of mid-IR emitting semiconductors and integration of SNSPDs with ion traps will be described.

IEEE Photonics Conference•Nov 12, 2023•0 citations

High-detection efficiency and low-timing jitter with amorphous superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors

Misael Caloz, Matthieu Perrenoud, Claire Autebert +6 more

Recent progress in the development of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) made of amorphous materials has delivered excellent performances and has had a great impact on a range of research fields. Despite showing the highest system detection efficiency (SDE) ever reported with SNSPDs, amorphous materials typically lead to lower critical currents, which have impacts on their jitter performance. Combining a very low jitter and a high SDE remains a challenge. Here, we report on highly efficient superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors based on amorphous MoSi, combining system jitters as low as 26 ps and a SDE of 80% at 1550 nm. We also report detailed observations on the jitter behaviour, which hints at intrinsic limitations and leads to practical implications for SNSPD performance.

arXiv:1710.06740•Applied Physics Letters•Feb 5, 2018•104 citations

Intrinsic Timing Jitter and Latency in Superconducting Nanowire Single-photon Detectors

J.P. Allmaras, A.G. Kozorezov, B.A. Korzh +2 more

The topic of latency in superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs, the fastest type of such sensors) is of interest for understanding the absolute limits of timing performance in these devices, but so far no model of the detection mechanism could quantitatively explain recent measurements of intrinsic jitter and latency. This analysis of the connection between detector latency and timing jitter in the presence of Fano fluctuations and spatial nonuniformity provides a framework for studying the intrinsic jitter in SNSPDs, and suggests that intrinsic jitter could be reduced by enhancing scattering to suppress superconductivity as quickly as possible.

arXiv:1805.00130•Physical Review Applied•Mar 26, 2019•66 citations

High-detection efficiency and low-timing jitter with amorphous superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors

Misael Caloz, Matthieu Perrenoud, Claire Autebert +6 more

Recent progress in the development of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) made of amorphous material has delivered excellent performances, and has had a great impact on a range of research fields. Despite showing the highest system detection efficiency (SDE) ever reported with SNSPDs, amorphous materials typically lead to lower critical currents, which impacts on their jitter performance. Combining a very low jitter and a high SDE remains a challenge. Here, we report on highly efficient superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors based on amorphous MoSi, combining system jitters as low as 26 ps and a SDE of 80% at 1550 nm. We also report detailed observations on the jitter behaviour, which hints at intrinsic limitations and leads to practical implications for SNSPD performance.

•Jan 1, 2018•95 citations
This paper reviews some recent research progress in superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) at the infrared spectrum range, with particular emphasis on detection efficiency and timing jitter. For detection efficiency, we present fractal SNSPDs with reduced polarization sensitivity; for timing jitter, we present two mechanisms of device timing jitter – vortex-crossing-induced timing jitter and spatial-inhomogeneity-induced timing jitter.
Recent progress in the development of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) made of amorphous materials has delivered excellent performances and has had a great impact on a range of research fields. Despite showing the highest system detection efficiency (SDE) ever reported with SNSPDs, amorphous materials typically lead to lower critical currents, which have impacts on their jitter performance. Combining a very low jitter and a high SDE remains a challenge. Here, we report on highly efficient superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors based on amorphous MoSi, combining system jitters as low as 26 ps and a SDE of 80% at 1550 nm. We also report detailed observations on the jitter behaviour, which hints at intrinsic limitations and leads to practical implications for SNSPD performance.
The topic of latency in superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs, the fastest type of such sensors) is of interest for understanding the absolute limits of timing performance in these devices, but so far no model of the detection mechanism could quantitatively explain recent measurements of intrinsic jitter and latency. This analysis of the connection between detector latency and timing jitter in the presence of Fano fluctuations and spatial nonuniformity provides a framework for studying the intrinsic jitter in SNSPDs, and suggests that intrinsic jitter could be reduced by enhancing scattering to suppress superconductivity as quickly as possible.
Recent progress in the development of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) made of amorphous material has delivered excellent performances, and has had a great impact on a range of research fields. Despite showing the highest system detection efficiency (SDE) ever reported with SNSPDs, amorphous materials typically lead to lower critical currents, which impacts on their jitter performance. Combining a very low jitter and a high SDE remains a challenge. Here, we report on highly efficient superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors based on amorphous MoSi, combining system jitters as low as 26 ps and a SDE of 80% at 1550 nm. We also report detailed observations on the jitter behaviour, which hints at intrinsic limitations and leads to practical implications for SNSPD performance.