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Author | Ozhegov, R. V.; Gorshkov, K. N.; Smirnov, K. V.; Gol’tsman, G. N.; Filippenko, L. V.; Koshelets, V. P. | ||||
Title | Terahertz imaging system based on superconducting integrated receiver | Type | Conference Article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Proc. 2-nd Int. Conf. Terahertz and Microwave radiation: Generation, Detection and Applications | Abbreviated Journal | Proc. 2-nd Int. Conf. Terahertz and Microwave radiation: Generation, Detection and Applications |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 20-22 | ||
Keywords | SIS mixer, SIR | ||||
Abstract | The development of terahertz imaging instruments for security systems is on the cutting edge of terahertz technology. We are developing a THz imaging system based on a superconducting integrated receiver (SIR). An SIR is a new type of heterodyne receiver based on an SIS mixer integrated with a flux-flow oscillator (FFO) and a harmonic mixer which is used for phase-locking the FFO. Developing an array of SIRs would allow obtaining amplitude and phase characteristics of incident radiation in the plane of the receiver. Employing an SIR in an imaging system means building an entirely new instrument with many advantages compare to traditional systems: i) high temperature resolution, comparable to the best results for incoherent receivers; ii) high spectral resolution allowing spectral analysis of various substances; iii) the local oscillator frequency can be varied to obtain images at different frequencies, effectively providing “color” images; iv) since a heterodyne receiver preserves the phase of the radiation, it is possible to construct 3D images. The paper presents a prototype THz imaging system using an 1 pixel SIR. We have studied the dependence of the noise equivalent temperature difference (NETD) on the integration time and also possible ways of achieving best possible sensitivity. An NETD of 13 mK was obtained with an integration time of 1 sec a detection bandwidth of 4 GHz at a local oscillator frequency of 520 GHz. An important advantage of an FFO is its wide operation range: 300-700 GHz. | ||||
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Call Number | ozhegov2010terahertz | Serial | 1397 | ||
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Author | Elezov, M. S.; Ozhegov, R. V.; Goltsman, G. N.; Makarov, V. | ||||
Title | Development of the experimental setup for investigation of latching of superconducting single-photon detector caused by blinding attack on the quantum key distribution system | Type | Conference Article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | EPJ Web of Conferences | Abbreviated Journal | EPJ Web of Conferences |
Volume | 132 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 2 |
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Abstract | Recently bright-light control of the SSPD has been demonstrated. This attack employed a “backdoor†in the detector biasing scheme. Under bright-light illumination, SSPD becomes resistive and remains “latched†in the resistive state even when the light is switched off. While the SSPD is latched, Eve can simulate SSPD single-photon response by sending strong light pulses, thus deceiving Bob. We developed the experimental setup for investigation of a dependence on latching threshold of SSPD on optical pulse length and peak power. By knowing latching threshold it is possible to understand essential requirements for development countermeasures against blinding attack on quantum key distribution system with SSPDs. |
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Call Number | RPLAB @ kovalyuk @ | Serial | 1116 | ||
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