The evolution of solid-state avalanche detectors of single optical photons is outlined and the
issues for further progress are discussed. Physical phenomena that underlay the operation …

This paper describes a prototype of an integrated fluorescence detection system that uses a
microavalanche photodiode (μAPD) as the photodetector for microfluidic devices fabricated …

We consider the optimum design of photon-counting microlaser altimeters operating from
airborne and spaceborne platforms under both day and night conditions. Extremely …

When a pulsed laser beam of high intensity is focused on a target, it generates plasma from
the material. In recent years there has been much interest both in an increased …

This issue of RMP has, as a special supplement, the report of an APS study group on the
physics and engineering issues that must be addressed in designing a missile defense …

H01L31/00—Semiconductor devices sensitive to infra-red radiation, light, electromagnetic
radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the …

SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODES IN CMOS Page 1 SINGLE PHOTON
AVALANCHE DIODES IN CMOS TECHNOLOGY PRÉSENTÉE À LA FACULTG SCIENCES …

Design and fabrication of single photon avalanche detector (SPAD) in planar technology is
reported. Device design and critical issues in the technology are discussed. Experimental …

An embodiment of a Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode includes a body of semiconductor
material having a first conductivity type, a first Surface and a second Surface; a trench …

A new type of silicon device has been realized that has many properties comparable to, or
better than, a conventional PMT (Photomultiplier Tube). This paper presents the first results …