Single photon detection has never been easier: Our Dena detector series

We got one goal: detect and count single photons. Therefore, we developed a high-performance waveguide-integrated superconducting nanowire single photon detector (WI-SNSPD) – enhancing the variability, scalability and robustness of the photonic integrated circuits and excelling in single photon detection. Want to find out why our single photon detectors are the best? Keep reading.

Desktop Single Photon Detection System by Pixel Photonics with waveguide integrated SNSPD

Desktop system

For those who value versatility

The desktop version of our single photon detector comes with a separated helium compressor and therefore produces less heat, noise and vibrations, that could interfere with the photon detection.

Desktop system

Rack compatible single photon detector system with waveguide integrated SNSPD by Pixel Photonics

Rack System

For those who value mobility

Rack compatible, this version integrates a cryostat, vacuum system, compressor and electronics into a single housing, immensely reduces the complexity and size of the single photon detector.

Rack system

Combining the best features in one detector

Broad capability

From the visible wavelength range of 400 nm up to the NIR wavelength range of 2,000 nm, our SNSPD detectors ensure high system detection efficiency without the need to change the module.

 

High scalability

Due to the waveguide-integrated approach, our SNSPD technology is highly scalable. This means that hundreds of single photon detectors can be implemented in one single system, consuming only a small amount of space.

 

Counting at high speed

Our SNSPD detectors typically recover in less than 10 nanoseconds and therefore can reach very high count rates – even within the GHz range.

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Easy to use: plug-and-play single photon detectors

Push the button and the detector does the rest. No need to install additional parts - our systems come with all the necessary components. After the initial cool down time, our single photon detectors can operate up to 2.5 years non-stop without maintenance. Photon detection has never been easier!

Product development

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Waveguide-integration boosting efficiency, speed and broadband

Our unique approach combines superconducting nanowire detectors and photonic integrated circuits resulting in the ability to absorb light of any given wavelength to almost 100 %. Given the need for more efficient and super fast single photon detectors that are scalable and flexible, waveguide-integration for SNSPDs is a quantum leap for photon detection.

Learn more about our approach

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Ensuring 100 % quality through in-house fabrication

From the customer request to the finished SNSPD detector system, we run through several steps ranging from simulation to in-house fabrication, always looking to meet all the specific requirements.

Product development

Are you interested in our single photon detectors or do you have further questions about product features, the production process or the SNSPD technology?

Check our Glossary to understand key terms and concepts of photon detection.

Glossary

 

Contact us – we will be happy to answer to your questions.

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