Superconducting photon detector
US11473974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01J2001/442
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for fabricating and operating superconducting photon detectors. In one aspect, a photon detector includes: (1) a first waveguide configured to guide photons from a photon source; (2) a second waveguide that is distinct and separate from the first waveguide and optically-coupled to the first waveguide; and (3) a superconducting component positioned adjacent to the second waveguide and configured to detect photons within the second waveguide.
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