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Journal of Physics Conference Series

Software for measuring parameters of single photon detectors at a modular research quantum key distribution setup

D. E. Kashirskiĭ, Meerimai Mazhitova

Published Dec 1, 2020• 0 citations
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Abstract This article considers the issue of developing software for automated measurement of single photon detectors parameters at a modular research quantum key distribution setup. Using the developed software, a technique for measuring single photon detector parameters was tested. The dependences of the parameters on the pulse repetition rate, the degree of attenuation of laser radiation, and the duration of one measurement are analyzed.

DOI
10.1088/1742-6596/1680/1/012017

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