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The dependence of timing jitter of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors on the multi-layer sample design and slew rate.

Rasmus FlaschmannLucio ZuglianiChristian SchmidSimone SpedicatoStefan StrohauerFabian WietschorkeFabian FlassigJonathan J FinleyKai Müller
Published in: Nanoscale (2023)
We investigated the timing jitter of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) and found a strong dependence on the detector response. By varying the multi-layer structure, we observed changes in pulse shape which are attributed to capacitive behaviour affecting the pulse heights, rise times and consequently timing jitter. Moreover, we developed a technique to predict the timing jitter of a single device within certain limits by capturing only a single detector pulse, eliminating the need for detailed jitter measurement using a pulsed laser when a rough estimate of the timing jitter is sufficient.
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