This study explores the application of single photon detection(SPD)technology in underwater wireless optical communication(UWOC)and analyzes the influence of different modulation modes and error correction coding type...This study explores the application of single photon detection(SPD)technology in underwater wireless optical communication(UWOC)and analyzes the influence of different modulation modes and error correction coding types on communication performance.The study investigates the impact of on-off keying(OOK)and 2-pulse-position modulation(2-PPM)on the bit error rate(BER)in single-channel intensity and polarization multiplexing.Furthermore,it compares the error correction performance of low-density parity check(LDPC)and Reed-Solomon(RS)codes across different error correction coding types.The effects of unscattered photon ratio and depolarization ratio on BER are also verified.Finally,a UWOC system based on SPD is constructed,achieving 14.58 Mbps with polarization OOK multiplexing modulation and 4.37 Mbps with polarization 2-PPM multiplexing modulation using LDPC code error correction.展开更多
We propose a method of improving the performance of InGaAs/InP avalanche photodiodes by using two avalanche photodiodes in series as single photon detectors for 1550-nm wavelength. In this method, the raw single photo...We propose a method of improving the performance of InGaAs/InP avalanche photodiodes by using two avalanche photodiodes in series as single photon detectors for 1550-nm wavelength. In this method, the raw single photon avalanche signals are not attenuated, thus a high signal-to-noise ratio can be obtained compared with the existing results. The performance of the scheme is investigated and the ratio of the dark count rate to the detection efficiency is obtained to be 1.3×10^-4 at 213 K.展开更多
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 ...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.展开更多
The quantum fluctuation of photon counting limits the field application of optical time domain reflection. A method of photon counts modulation optics time domain reflection with single photon detection at 1.55 μm is...The quantum fluctuation of photon counting limits the field application of optical time domain reflection. A method of photon counts modulation optics time domain reflection with single photon detection at 1.55 μm is presented. The influence of quantum fluctuation can be effectively controlled by demodulation technology since quantum fluctuation shows a uniform distribution in the frequency domain. Combined with the changing of the integration time of the lock-in amplifier, the signal to noise ratio is significantly enhanced. Accordingly the signal to noise improvement ratio reaches 31.7 dB compared with the direct photon counting measurement.展开更多
In this work,a 4H-SiC-based soft X-ray single photon detector with photon energy resolution capability is demonstrated.The 4H-SiC p-i-n detector with an 80-μm-thick epi-layer and low intrinsic doping exhibits a low l...In this work,a 4H-SiC-based soft X-ray single photon detector with photon energy resolution capability is demonstrated.The 4H-SiC p-i-n detector with an 80-μm-thick epi-layer and low intrinsic doping exhibits a low leakage current of∼1.8 pA at−180 V,guaranteeing superior dark current performance for single photon detection with low electronic noise.An amplification strategy employing an active switch in the charge-sensitive amplifier has also been developed,where feedback-resistance-related thermal noise has been well eliminated,contributing to lower electronic noise in the amplification stage.By tuning the shaping time in the analog-to-digital circuit for precise signal processing,an optimal photon energy resolution has been achieved with a duration time within 6.4µs,achieving an energy analysis standard deviation below 5.7%.Ultimately,superior linearity has been obtained between the output pulse amplitude and the characteristic photon energy by utilizing a series of different metal targets,opening a new opportunity for advanced soft X-ray detection technology based on wide bandgap semiconductors.展开更多
The surface dynamics of supercooled liquid-glycerol is studied by scanning the thickness of the glycerol film with single photon detection. Measurements are performed at room temperature well above the glyeerol＇s gla...The surface dynamics of supercooled liquid-glycerol is studied by scanning the thickness of the glycerol film with single photon detection. Measurements are performed at room temperature well above the glyeerol＇s glass transition temperature. It is shown that the surface dynamics of the glycerol film is very sensitive to the temperature. The linear relationship between the thickness of the film and the viscosity predicted by the Vogel Pulcher-Tammann Hesse （VFTH） law is also presented experimentally.展开更多
Integrated quantum photonics(IQP)allows for on-chip generation,manipulation and detection of quantum states of light,fostering advancements in quantum communication,quantum computing,and quantum information technologi...Integrated quantum photonics(IQP)allows for on-chip generation,manipulation and detection of quantum states of light,fostering advancements in quantum communication,quantum computing,and quantum information technologies.Single-photon detector is a key device in IQP that allows for efficient readout of quantum information through the detection of single-photon statistics and measurement of photonic quantum states.The efficacy of quantum information retrieval hinges on the ability to simultaneously detect every single photon with high efficiency,a relationship that grows exponentially with the number of photons(n).Even a slight decrease in single photon detection efficiency can lead to a significant reduction in probability as n grows larger.Here,we introduce a superconductor-semiconductor heterogeneous integration technology that allows for the integration of transversal superconducting nanowires single-photon detectors that eliminate corner loss on various optical waveguides with exceptional efficiency and versatility.Two cascaded nanowires have been integrated on one silicon waveguide,which not only boosts the detection efficiency to 99.73%at a wavelength of 1550 nm but also provides an on-chip calibration setup,allowing such high efficiency to be measured despite the large loss from fiber-to-waveguide coupling and uncertainties from absolute power calibrations.These advancements represent a substantial improvement compared to previous records,approaching the theoretical limit achievable on silicon waveguide,and demonstrate the versatility of heterogeneous integration technology.This breakthrough in ultra-high detection efficiency establishes a new baseline for assessing quantum measurement capabilities on scalable IQP platforms.展开更多
Wave-particle duality as a fundamental tenet of quantum mechanics is crucial for advancing comprehension of quantum theories and developing quantum technologies with practical applications.However,taking into account ...Wave-particle duality as a fundamental tenet of quantum mechanics is crucial for advancing comprehension of quantum theories and developing quantum technologies with practical applications.However,taking into account experimental impact factors to develop a feasible measurement for wave-like and particle-like properties of light fields is an ongoing challenge,and the non-classicality extraction and determination remains to be explored.In this work,feasibly measurable second-order photon correlations based on Hanbury Brown-Twiss and Hong-Ou-Mandel interferences are employed to analyze the evolution of wave-particle duality for various input states.The wave-particle dualities of chaotic,coherent and mixed classical states as functions of time delay and coherence time are investigated.The realistic impacts of background noise,detection efficiency,intensity ratio and phase differences on the wave-particle duality of nonclassical(Fock and squeezed coherent)states are unveiled.In noisy backgrounds with low detection efficiencies,efficient enhancement and extraction of non-classicality and a continuous transition from classical to nonclassical region are achieved in single photon state mixed with coherent state by adjusting the phase difference from 0 to π/2.The non-classicality of squeezed coherent state can be induced by the classical wave-like and particle-like properties.The research provides a practical precision measurement of wave-particle duality that is helpful for the improvement of high-resolution quantum imaging and sensing.展开更多
Silicon photonics for synergistic electronic-photonic integration has achieved remarkable progress in the past two decades. Active photonic devices, including lasers, modulators, and photodetectors, are the key chal- ...Silicon photonics for synergistic electronic-photonic integration has achieved remarkable progress in the past two decades. Active photonic devices, including lasers, modulators, and photodetectors, are the key chal- lenges for Si photonics to meet the requirement of high bandwidth and low power consumption in photonic datalinks. Here we review recent efforts and progress in high-performance active photonic devices on Si, focusing on emerging technologies beyond conventional foundry-ready Si photonics devices. For emerging laser sources, we will discuss recent progress towards efficient monolithic Ge lasers, mid-infrared GeSn lasers, and high-per- formance InAs quantum dot lasers on Si for data center applications in the near future. We will then review novel modulator materials and devices beyond the free carrier plasma dispersion effect in Si, including GeSi and graphene electro-absorption modulators and plasmonic-organic electro-optical modulators, to achieve ultralow power and high speed modulation. Finally, we discuss emerging photodetectors beyond epitaxial Ge p-i-n photo- diodes, including GeSn mid-infrared photodetectors, all-Si plasmonic Schottky infrared photodetectors, and Si quanta image sensors for non-avalanche, low noise single photon detection and photon counting. These emerging technologies, though still under development, could make a significant impact on the future of large-scale electron- icSilicon photonics for synergistic electronic-photonic integration has achieved remarkable progress in the past two decades. Active photonic devices, including lasers, modulators, and photodetectors, are the key challenges for Si photonics to meet the requirement of high bandwidth and low power consumption in photonic datalinks. Here we review recent efforts and progress in high-performance active photonic devices on Si, focusing on emerging tech- nologies beyond conventional foundry-ready Si photonics devices. For emerging laser sources, we will discuss re- cent progress towards efficient monolithic Ge lasers, mid-infrared GeSn lasers, and high-performance InAs quantum dot lasers on Si for data center applications in the near future. We will then review novel modulator ma- terials and devices beyond the free carrier plasma dispersion effect in Si, including GeSi and graphene electro-ab- sorption modulators and plasmonic-organic electro-optical modulators, to achieve ultralow power and high speed modulation. Finally, we discuss emerging photodetectors beyond epitaxial Ge p-i-n photodiodes, including GeSn mid-infrared photodetectors, all-Si plasmonic Schottky infrared photodetectors, and Si quanta image sensors for non-avalanche, low noise single photon detection and photon counting. These emerging technologies, though still under development, could make a significant impact on the future of large-scale electronic-photonic integration with performance inaccessible from conventional Si photonics technologies-photonic integration with perform- ance inaccessible from conventional Si photonics technologies.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62071441 and 61701464)in part by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.202151006).
文摘This study explores the application of single photon detection(SPD)technology in underwater wireless optical communication(UWOC)and analyzes the influence of different modulation modes and error correction coding types on communication performance.The study investigates the impact of on-off keying(OOK)and 2-pulse-position modulation(2-PPM)on the bit error rate(BER)in single-channel intensity and polarization multiplexing.Furthermore,it compares the error correction performance of low-density parity check(LDPC)and Reed-Solomon(RS)codes across different error correction coding types.The effects of unscattered photon ratio and depolarization ratio on BER are also verified.Finally,a UWOC system based on SPD is constructed,achieving 14.58 Mbps with polarization OOK multiplexing modulation and 4.37 Mbps with polarization 2-PPM multiplexing modulation using LDPC code error correction.
基金Project supported by the National Major Fundamental Research Program of China(Grant No.2006CB921900)the Knowledge Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,and the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.60537020 and 60121503)
文摘We propose a method of improving the performance of InGaAs/InP avalanche photodiodes by using two avalanche photodiodes in series as single photon detectors for 1550-nm wavelength. In this method, the raw single photon avalanche signals are not attenuated, thus a high signal-to-noise ratio can be obtained compared with the existing results. The performance of the scheme is investigated and the ratio of the dark count rate to the detection efficiency is obtained to be 1.3×10^-4 at 213 K.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61178010)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant No.bupt 2014TS01)+1 种基金the Fund of State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications,Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications,China(Grant No.201318)the National Program for Basic Research of China(Grant No.2010CB923202)
文摘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.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10674086 and 10934004)the National Natural Science Foundation for Excellent Research Team (Grant No. 60821004)+2 种基金the National Key Basic Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2010CB923103)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2009AA01Z319)the Program for Top Science and Technology Innovation Teams and Top Young and Middleaged Innovative Talents of Shanxi Province
文摘The quantum fluctuation of photon counting limits the field application of optical time domain reflection. A method of photon counts modulation optics time domain reflection with single photon detection at 1.55 μm is presented. The influence of quantum fluctuation can be effectively controlled by demodulation technology since quantum fluctuation shows a uniform distribution in the frequency domain. Combined with the changing of the integration time of the lock-in amplifier, the signal to noise ratio is significantly enhanced. Accordingly the signal to noise improvement ratio reaches 31.7 dB compared with the direct photon counting measurement.
基金supported by the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(No.2021ZD0303400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62374084,61921005,62104102,U2141241,and U21A20496)+1 种基金the Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Program(No.BE2023018)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘In this work,a 4H-SiC-based soft X-ray single photon detector with photon energy resolution capability is demonstrated.The 4H-SiC p-i-n detector with an 80-μm-thick epi-layer and low intrinsic doping exhibits a low leakage current of∼1.8 pA at−180 V,guaranteeing superior dark current performance for single photon detection with low electronic noise.An amplification strategy employing an active switch in the charge-sensitive amplifier has also been developed,where feedback-resistance-related thermal noise has been well eliminated,contributing to lower electronic noise in the amplification stage.By tuning the shaping time in the analog-to-digital circuit for precise signal processing,an optimal photon energy resolution has been achieved with a duration time within 6.4µs,achieving an energy analysis standard deviation below 5.7%.Ultimately,superior linearity has been obtained between the output pulse amplitude and the characteristic photon energy by utilizing a series of different metal targets,opening a new opportunity for advanced soft X-ray detection technology based on wide bandgap semiconductors.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No 10674086)973 Program of China (Grant Nos 2006CB921603,2006CB921102 and 2008CB317103)+4 种基金863 Program of China (Grant No 2009AA01Z319)NCET-06-0259the Shanxi Provincial Foundation for Leaders of Disciplines in Sciencethe Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi province,China (Grant No 2007011006)Shanxi Province Foundation for Returned scholars of China
文摘The surface dynamics of supercooled liquid-glycerol is studied by scanning the thickness of the glycerol film with single photon detection. Measurements are performed at room temperature well above the glyeerol＇s glass transition temperature. It is shown that the surface dynamics of the glycerol film is very sensitive to the temperature. The linear relationship between the thickness of the film and the viscosity predicted by the Vogel Pulcher-Tammann Hesse （VFTH） law is also presented experimentally.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(Nos.62325105,62227820,62071214,62288101,61571217,and 11227904 and 624B2062)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20230020)+3 种基金the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(No.2021ZD0303401)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Manipulating Technique of Electromagnetic Wavesthe Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems with Extreme Performances of MOE.
文摘Integrated quantum photonics(IQP)allows for on-chip generation,manipulation and detection of quantum states of light,fostering advancements in quantum communication,quantum computing,and quantum information technologies.Single-photon detector is a key device in IQP that allows for efficient readout of quantum information through the detection of single-photon statistics and measurement of photonic quantum states.The efficacy of quantum information retrieval hinges on the ability to simultaneously detect every single photon with high efficiency,a relationship that grows exponentially with the number of photons(n).Even a slight decrease in single photon detection efficiency can lead to a significant reduction in probability as n grows larger.Here,we introduce a superconductor-semiconductor heterogeneous integration technology that allows for the integration of transversal superconducting nanowires single-photon detectors that eliminate corner loss on various optical waveguides with exceptional efficiency and versatility.Two cascaded nanowires have been integrated on one silicon waveguide,which not only boosts the detection efficiency to 99.73%at a wavelength of 1550 nm but also provides an on-chip calibration setup,allowing such high efficiency to be measured despite the large loss from fiber-to-waveguide coupling and uncertainties from absolute power calibrations.These advancements represent a substantial improvement compared to previous records,approaching the theoretical limit achievable on silicon waveguide,and demonstrate the versatility of heterogeneous integration technology.This breakthrough in ultra-high detection efficiency establishes a new baseline for assessing quantum measurement capabilities on scalable IQP platforms.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1404201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62175176,62075154,62475185,U23A20380,and 62305241)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(Nos.202203021222107 and 202203021222113).
文摘Wave-particle duality as a fundamental tenet of quantum mechanics is crucial for advancing comprehension of quantum theories and developing quantum technologies with practical applications.However,taking into account experimental impact factors to develop a feasible measurement for wave-like and particle-like properties of light fields is an ongoing challenge,and the non-classicality extraction and determination remains to be explored.In this work,feasibly measurable second-order photon correlations based on Hanbury Brown-Twiss and Hong-Ou-Mandel interferences are employed to analyze the evolution of wave-particle duality for various input states.The wave-particle dualities of chaotic,coherent and mixed classical states as functions of time delay and coherence time are investigated.The realistic impacts of background noise,detection efficiency,intensity ratio and phase differences on the wave-particle duality of nonclassical(Fock and squeezed coherent)states are unveiled.In noisy backgrounds with low detection efficiencies,efficient enhancement and extraction of non-classicality and a continuous transition from classical to nonclassical region are achieved in single photon state mixed with coherent state by adjusting the phase difference from 0 to π/2.The non-classicality of squeezed coherent state can be induced by the classical wave-like and particle-like properties.The research provides a practical precision measurement of wave-particle duality that is helpful for the improvement of high-resolution quantum imaging and sensing.
文摘Silicon photonics for synergistic electronic-photonic integration has achieved remarkable progress in the past two decades. Active photonic devices, including lasers, modulators, and photodetectors, are the key chal- lenges for Si photonics to meet the requirement of high bandwidth and low power consumption in photonic datalinks. Here we review recent efforts and progress in high-performance active photonic devices on Si, focusing on emerging technologies beyond conventional foundry-ready Si photonics devices. For emerging laser sources, we will discuss recent progress towards efficient monolithic Ge lasers, mid-infrared GeSn lasers, and high-per- formance InAs quantum dot lasers on Si for data center applications in the near future. We will then review novel modulator materials and devices beyond the free carrier plasma dispersion effect in Si, including GeSi and graphene electro-absorption modulators and plasmonic-organic electro-optical modulators, to achieve ultralow power and high speed modulation. Finally, we discuss emerging photodetectors beyond epitaxial Ge p-i-n photo- diodes, including GeSn mid-infrared photodetectors, all-Si plasmonic Schottky infrared photodetectors, and Si quanta image sensors for non-avalanche, low noise single photon detection and photon counting. These emerging technologies, though still under development, could make a significant impact on the future of large-scale electron- icSilicon photonics for synergistic electronic-photonic integration has achieved remarkable progress in the past two decades. Active photonic devices, including lasers, modulators, and photodetectors, are the key challenges for Si photonics to meet the requirement of high bandwidth and low power consumption in photonic datalinks. Here we review recent efforts and progress in high-performance active photonic devices on Si, focusing on emerging tech- nologies beyond conventional foundry-ready Si photonics devices. For emerging laser sources, we will discuss re- cent progress towards efficient monolithic Ge lasers, mid-infrared GeSn lasers, and high-performance InAs quantum dot lasers on Si for data center applications in the near future. We will then review novel modulator ma- terials and devices beyond the free carrier plasma dispersion effect in Si, including GeSi and graphene electro-ab- sorption modulators and plasmonic-organic electro-optical modulators, to achieve ultralow power and high speed modulation. Finally, we discuss emerging photodetectors beyond epitaxial Ge p-i-n photodiodes, including GeSn mid-infrared photodetectors, all-Si plasmonic Schottky infrared photodetectors, and Si quanta image sensors for non-avalanche, low noise single photon detection and photon counting. These emerging technologies, though still under development, could make a significant impact on the future of large-scale electronic-photonic integration with performance inaccessible from conventional Si photonics technologies-photonic integration with perform- ance inaccessible from conventional Si photonics technologies.
