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Characterization of Single Photon Avalanche Diodes Using a Black Body Source

Skender, Alexander J.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton165934522020816

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2022, Master of Science (M.S.), University of Dayton, Electro-Optics.
Single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) are semiconductor photodetectors capable of detecting single photons. They can detect such low levels of light thanks to their internal gain mechanism that utilizes impact ionization. These detectors are commonly used for LiDAR and other applications. It is important to be able to accurately characterize these devices in order for them to be used for these applications. There are many important characteristics of SPADs including photon detection efficiency, dark count rate, afterpulsing probability, and timing resolution. In this thesis, I will discuss the radiometric approach I have used to characterize the photon detection efficiency of a SPAD in the 500 − 940nm wavelength range. I will compare this approach to other characterization techniques and discuss the potential challenges and advantages of implementing it on detectors that operate in the 1 − 2.1μm wavelength range.
Joshua Duran (Committee Chair)
Andrew Sarangan (Advisor)
Partha Banerjee (Committee Member)
86 p.
Optics
Single Photon Avalanche Diode, Sensor Characterization, Avalanche Photodiode, Photon Detection Efficiency, Blackbody

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  • Skender, A. J. (2022). Characterization of Single Photon Avalanche Diodes Using a Black Body Source [Master's thesis, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton165934522020816

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Skender, Alexander. Characterization of Single Photon Avalanche Diodes Using a Black Body Source. 2022. University of Dayton, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton165934522020816.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Skender, Alexander. "Characterization of Single Photon Avalanche Diodes Using a Black Body Source." Master's thesis, University of Dayton, 2022. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton165934522020816

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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