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Photon Counters

The Photek IPD3 is based on a true single photon counting sensor that uniquely provides simultaneous position and timing information for each detected photon. The camera outputs a continuous stream of photon detection location and time (x, y, t), with a spatial resolution of 100 μm and a timing resolution of 10 ns. The IPD3 is ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 18-40 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 30 %
Spectral Range: 200-900nm
MCS4 Series Multichannel Scaler
Fast ComTec GmbH
The MCS4 series is a USB-connected, software controlled Multichannel Scaler. The internal memory is used to accumulate spectra of up to 16M bins. An automatic sequential mode allows to acquire up to 65536 sequential spectra – each with a presettable number of sweeps – with no dead-time between each cycle or synchronized with ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 2.1 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: -- %
Spectral Range: 300-2000nm
MPA4T Multiparameter TOF System
Fast ComTec GmbH
It can be used in ultra-fast Multi-scaler and TOF systems, in Time-of-Flight mass-spectrometry and time-resolved single ion- or photon counting. NEW !! Pulse-width evaluation with 100 ps precision enables the user to calculate the area, the pulse height of the detector pulse but also if multiple events have occurred - multiple events ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: -- mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: -- %
Spectral Range: 300-2000nm
MCS6A Multiple-Event Time Digitizer
Fast ComTec GmbH
It can be used in ultra-fast Multi-scaler and TOF systems, in Time-of-Flight mass-spectrometry and time-resolved single ion- or photon counting, fluorescence livetime imaging microscopy (FLIM). NEW !! Pulse-width evaluation with 100 ps precision enables the user to calculate the area, the pulse height of the detector pulse but also ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 5.5 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: -- %
Spectral Range: 300-2000nm
ID281Superconducting Nanowire System
ID Quantique
The ID281 is IDQ’s ultimate combination of high- performance single-photon detection, simple and robust cryogenics, best-in-class time-tagging and control electronics. Push the limit of your application to new heights with Swiss made SNSPDs combining high detection efficiency, low jitter, low noise and short recovery ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: -- mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 85 %
Spectral Range: 780-1625nm
ID Qube NIR Gated
ID Quantique
The ID Qube NIR Gated is a fast-gated single photon detector optimized for telecom wavelengths. It provides a cost-effective solution for applications in which synchronous photon detection is essential such as quantum communications especially Quantum Key Distribution. It is also well suited to applications such as LiDAR where ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: -- mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 20 %
Spectral Range: 900-1700nm
ID Qube NIR Free-Running
ID Quantique
The ID Qube NIR Free-Running brings a major breakthrough for single-photon detection in free- running mode at telecom wavelengths.It provides a cost-effective solution for applications in which asynchronous photon detection is essential such as photon correlation or time of flight measurements. Moreover it is especially suited for ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: -- mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 23 %
Spectral Range: 900-1700nm
Single Photon Counting Module COUNT-50N
Laser Components GmbH
The COUNT® NIR is a single photon counting module for the NIR. It features an APD with enhanced detection efficiency around 810 nm. This wavelength plays an important role in quantum cryptography applications. The outstanding performance is based on a proprietary APD design that was developed by the LASER COMPONENTS Detector ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 0.1 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 70 %
Spectral Range: 400-1000nm
Single Photon Counting Module COUNT-10B
Laser Components GmbH
LASER COMPONETNS expands its award-winning COUNT® series of single photon counting modules to include the new COUNT® BLUE devices. These combine the phenomenally low count rates of the existing modules with even higher detection efficiencies at shorter wavelengths. Over 60% of incoming photons can be detected at 405 nm, over ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 0.1 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 55 %
Spectral Range: 350-1000nm
Single Photon Counting Module COUNT-10C
Laser Components GmbH
COUNT on us! The COUNT® photon counter features the highest quantum efficiency available and record-breaking dark count rates. COUNT on us! The COUNT® photon counter features the highest quantum efficiency available and record-breaking dark count rates. Laser Components’ single photon counting modules (SPCM) achieve an ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 0.1 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 15 %
Spectral Range: 400-1000nm
High Speed Sustained Gigahertz Photon Counter
Marina Photonics Inc
Two to four channels of photon counting are available with 1 GHz per channel sustained count rates with no dead time or lost counts.  There is no start-stop reset time.  Once photon counting is triggered, it continues to place photons in one nanosecond bins until the entire process is stopped by a reset. The photon counter ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 48 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: -- %
Spectral Range: 1-1nm
Photek\'s HRPCS photon counting camera systems are unique; they provide the ability to capture and image in real time. These systems are ideal for extremely low photon emission applications such as bio-luminescence, chemi-luminescence and weak fluorescence. The ability to accurately analyse transient events is a key feature of this ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 18-40 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 30 %
Spectral Range: 200-900nm
PDC Series Electronic Carrier Module
Optoelectronic Components
The PDC module is a single-photon detection carrier able to properly bias any silicon avalanche diode operated in so-called “Geiger-mode” which means operated above breakdown voltage (BV as high as 480V), so that a single incoming photon triggers an avalanche of electrons already large enough to be detected and counted as an ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 46 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: -- %
Spectral Range: 380-1000nm
PDM Series Photon Counting Detector Modules
Optoelectronic Components
The PDM series photon counting detector modules are all solid-state instruments. They have a photon detection efficiency of 49% at 550nm and generate a TTL output pulse per detected photon. With fast-timing option (additional circuit board installed) they provide better than 50ps FWHM photon timing resolution. The excellent ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 0.1 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 49 %
Spectral Range: 400-1000nm
FastGated-SPAD
Optoelectronic Components
The FastGatedSPAD module is a compact detection module capable of gating a silicon SPAD for wide dynamic range optical measurement. The module includes a fast pulse generator, with gating transitions below 200 ps at repetition rates up to 80 MHz, with fully programmable ON time and excess bias. The differential front-end electronics ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 0.05 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 55 %
Spectral Range: 400-1000nm
The PDM9107-CP-TTL is a photon counting module incorporating a high sensitivity, low noise, 29mm diameter photomultiplier, a fast amplifier-discriminator, and a low power high-voltage supply. The combination of high-speed electronics and fast photomultiplier with low dark counts enables a wide dynamic range to be ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 25 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 28 %
Spectral Range: 280-630nm
The PDM03-9107-USB is a plug-and-play photon counting module incorporating a high sensitivity, low noise, 29mm diameter photomultiplier, fast counting electronics and a low-power high voltage supply. The counting electronics consist of an amplifier/discriminator with an adjustable threshold and a multi-channel ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 25 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 28 %
Spectral Range: 280-630nm
The PDM02-9111-TTL is a photon counting module incorporating a high sensitivity, low noise, 25mm diameter photomultiplier, a fast amplifier-discriminator, and a low power high-voltage supply. The combination of high-speed electronics and fast photomultiplier with low dark counts enables a wide dynamic range to be ...

Specifications

Active Diameter: 22 mm
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 28 %
Spectral Range: 280-600nm

Frequently Asked Questions

Photon Counters, also known as Single-Photon Counters or Photon Detectors, are highly sensitive devices used to detect and measure individual photons. They provide a means of quantifying the number of photons emitted or received by a light source or detected in a specific experiment or application.

Photon Counters operate based on various principles such as avalanche photodiodes (APDs), photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), or single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). These devices are designed to convert incident photons into electrical signals, enabling the counting and measurement of individual photons with high sensitivity and accuracy.

Photon Counters find applications in numerous fields, including quantum optics, spectroscopy, fluorescence analysis, lidar systems, time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC), single-photon imaging, biophotonics, and quantum communication. They are essential tools for studying light-matter interactions at the quantum level and for applications that require precise measurement and detection of low levels of light.

When selecting a Photon Counter, important factors to consider include the detection efficiency, dark count rate, timing resolution, spectral range, quantum efficiency, dynamic range, and overall sensitivity. The choice of the most suitable Photon Counter will depend on the specific application requirements, such as the desired photon counting rate, wavelength range, and experimental setup.

Yes, Photon Counters are specifically designed to detect and count single photons. They have high sensitivity and are capable of resolving extremely low levels of light, enabling the measurement of individual photons in various applications and experiments.

There are 18 different Photon Counters from suppliers and manufacturers listed in this category. In just a few clicks you can compare different Photon Counters with each other and get an accurate quote based on your needs and specifications. Please note that the prices of Photon Counters vary significantly for different products based on various factors including technical parameters, features, brand name, etc. Please contact suppliers directly to inquire about the details and accurate pricing information for any product model. Simply navigate to the product page of interest and use the orange button to directly reach out to the respective supplier with one click.

Did You know?

Did you know that Photon Counters are highly sensitive devices capable of detecting and quantifying individual photons? These specialized detectors, also known as Single-Photon Counters or Photon Detectors, play a crucial role in various scientific and technological fields. Photon Counters operate based on different principles such as avalanche photodiodes (APDs), photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), or single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). They convert incident photons into electrical signals, allowing for the precise measurement and counting of single photons. Photon Counters have a wide range of applications, including quantum optics, spectroscopy, fluorescence analysis, lidar systems, single-photon imaging, and quantum communication. These devices offer high sensitivity, low noise, and excellent timing resolution, making them essential tools for studying light-matter interactions at the quantum level and performing experiments that require the detection and analysis of low levels of light. When selecting a Photon Counter, factors such as detection efficiency, dark count rate, timing resolution, spectral range, and overall sensitivity should be considered to ensure optimal performance for specific application requirements.