Absolute efficiency estimation of photon-number-resolving detectors using twin beams

A nonclassical light source is used to demonstrate experimentally the absolute efficiency calibration of a photon-number-resolving detector. The photon-pair detector calibration method developed by Klyshko for single-photon detectors is generalized to take advantage of the higher dynamic range and a...

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Published in:Optics express 2009-03, Vol.17 (6), p.4397-4411
Main Authors: Worsley, A P, Coldenstrodt-Ronge, H B, Lundeen, J S, Mosley, P J, Smith, B J, Puentes, G, Thomas-Peter, N, Walmsley, I A
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Language:English
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Summary:A nonclassical light source is used to demonstrate experimentally the absolute efficiency calibration of a photon-number-resolving detector. The photon-pair detector calibration method developed by Klyshko for single-photon detectors is generalized to take advantage of the higher dynamic range and additional information provided by photon-number-resolving detectors. This enables the use of brighter twin-beam sources including amplified pulse pumped sources, which increases the relevant signal and provides measurement redundancy, making the calibration more robust.
ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/OE.17.004397