Abstract
We demonstrate photon counting in germanium avalanche photodiodes biased beyond breakdown and quenched with a simple series resistance circuit. The devices show moderate (> 7%) quantum efficiency with limited afterpulsing and dark counts and subnanosecond jitter.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 6895-6901 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Applied Optics |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 30 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Oct 1994 |
Research Groups and Themes
- Photonics and Quantum