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Thomas, O., Yuan, Z. L., Dynes, J. F., Sharpe, A. W., Shields, A. J. (2010) Efficient photon number detection with silicon avalanche photodiodes. Applied Physics Letters, 97 (3). 31102pp. doi:10.1063/1.3464556

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TitleEfficient photon number detection with silicon avalanche photodiodes
JournalApplied Physics Letters
AuthorsThomas, O.Author
Yuan, Z. L.Author
Dynes, J. F.Author
Sharpe, A. W.Author
Shields, A. J.Author
Year2010 (July 19)Volume97
Issue3
PublisherAIP Publishing
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Full ReferenceThomas, O., Yuan, Z. L., Dynes, J. F., Sharpe, A. W., Shields, A. J. (2010) Efficient photon number detection with silicon avalanche photodiodes. Applied Physics Letters, 97 (3). 31102pp. doi:10.1063/1.3464556
Plain TextThomas, O., Yuan, Z. L., Dynes, J. F., Sharpe, A. W., Shields, A. J. (2010) Efficient photon number detection with silicon avalanche photodiodes. Applied Physics Letters, 97 (3). 31102pp. doi:10.1063/1.3464556
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