Browsing Theses by Subject "laser annealing"
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Estimating and Mitigating Effects of Space Radiation Damage in Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes
(University of Waterloo, 2022-02-01)Satellite-based quantum key distribution necessitates practical and robust detectors capable of withstanding the harsh environment of space. Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) have been shown to fulfill the required ... -
Laser annealing irradiated silicon single-photon avalanche photodiodes for quantum satellite receiver
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-11)Single-photon avalanche photodiodes (SPADs) are a practical option for space-based quantum communications requiring single-photon detection. However, radiation damage to SPADs significantly increases their dark count rates ... -
Single-photon detectors for satellite based quantum communications
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-23)With the growing use of online communications in our modern society, information security is becoming a big concern. Along with that, the progress in quantum computers is posing severe threats to such communications. Once ...