Radiometric calibration of single photon detectors by a single photon source based on NV-centers in diamond

A widespread use of various relative calibration techniques is established in order to realize reliable and low uncertainty measurements of the detection efficiency, which is one key parameter characterizing single photon detectors. In the following paper we will present an approach to evaluate the...

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Published in:Journal of modern optics 2011-08, Vol.58 (14), p.1252-1259
Main Authors: Schmunk, W., Rodenberger, M., Peters, S., Hofer, H., Kück, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atoms & subatomic particles
Calibration
detection efficiency
detector calibration
Detectors
Diamonds
Diodes
Fiber optics
metrology
NV color centers
Optical fibers
Optics
Photon avalanches
Photons
Radiometry
single photon detector
single photon source
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Summary:A widespread use of various relative calibration techniques is established in order to realize reliable and low uncertainty measurements of the detection efficiency, which is one key parameter characterizing single photon detectors. In the following paper we will present an approach to evaluate the relative detection efficiency of single photon avalanche photo diode (SPAD) detectors compared to a standard detector. This calibration technique is based upon the fiber-coupled relative efficiency calibration of analogue detectors, used in fiber-optic communication. For the first time, to our knowledge, an intrinsic single photon source based on the nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond was used for this purpose. Furthermore, the possible influence of different photon statistics, arising from different irradiation sources like thermal sources or lasers on the calibration results for the fiber exchange method has been theoretically studied.
ISSN:0950-0340
1362-3044
DOI:10.1080/09500340.2011.601327