Speaker
Iman Esmaeil Zadeh
(TU Delft)
Description
Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) have been at the forefront of many recent breakthroughs in optical science. Their ultrahigh efficiency and ultralow timing jitter make them especially promising for astronomical applications, such as intensity interferometry. However, the small active area of conventional SNSPDs and the need for large detector sizes present significant challenges. While SNSPD arrays have advanced considerably, their fabrication and readout complexity remain major obstacles. In this talk, I will present our recent progress on superconducting micro-wire detectors, highlighting their potential as high-performance, single-pixel alternatives for demanding optical experiments.
Primary author
Iman Esmaeil Zadeh
(TU Delft)
