Avalanche diodes and circuits for infrared photon counting and timing: retrospect and prospect

The evolution of single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD) and associated avalanche-quenching circuits for extending beyond 1 micron wavelength the spectral range of photon counting and timing is reviewed and the prospect of further progress is discussed

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