Photon-timing detector module for single-molecule spectroscopy with 60-ps resolution

• Published in: IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 788 - 795
• Main Authors: Rech, I., Guobin Luo, Ghioni, M., Haw Yang, Xiaoliang Sunney Xie, Cova, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.07.2004; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Computer interfaces; Detectors; Diodes; Fluorescence; Integrated circuit measurements; Noise measurement; Optical computing; Spectroscopy; Time measurement; Timing

Advanced fluorescence measurements on single molecules demand single-photon detectors with high-quantum detection efficiency, low noise, and high time resolution. We have developed a compact (82/spl times/60/spl times/30 mm) and versatile single-photon timing module (SPTM), based on a planar epitaxi...