We reduced the afterpulsing probability by a factor of five in a Geiger-mode photon-counting InGaAs avalanche photodiode by using sub-band-gap (/spl lambda/=1.95 /spl mu/m) laser diode illumination, which we believe photoionizes the trapped carriers.
Photoionization of trapped carriers in avalanche photodiodes to reduce afterpulsing during Geiger-mode photon counting
(CLEO). Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. ; 1 ; 588-590 Vol. 1
2005-01-01
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