Description:  This microscope image shows a photon detector that can sense individual photons. A layer of quantum dots makes the detector faster and more efficient than previous single-photon detectors.
Source:  Toshiba Research Europe
Story:  Speedy photon detector debuts
TRN June 1/8, 2005
TRN Categories:  Optical Computing, Optoelectronics and Photonics; Quantum Computing and Communications
Form:  Still

 
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