Nanowire Detectors

Discover the cutting-edge technology of our superconducting nanowire detectors, designed for high-efficiency and low-noise performance.

Engineered for the Quantum Frontier

Benchmark performance specs that provide the reliable foundation for your most sensitive optical experiments.
High Efficiency, Low Noise
Reach >90% system efficiency with ultra-low noise at <2.5K. Standard dark counts of <1/s (NIR) and <100/s (Telecom), with <1/s specialized telecom options.
Self-Aligned
Our nanowire devices are self-aligned to optical fiber for high efficiency coupling.
Customizable
Customizable optimization from 450–2200 nm. Tailor your system for narrow-band precision or versatile broadband detection to suit your specific spectral needs.
Photon Number Resolving (PNR)
Differentiate between single and multiple photon events with intrinsic device response. Essential for advanced quantum characterization and high-fidelity counting. Quantum Opus holds the exclusive license for PNR protected under U.S. Patent No. 11,274,952.
Ultra-Low Timing Jitter
Achieve exceptional temporal resolution with <50 ps FWHM typical jitter. Specialized configurations are available to drive timing precision below 20 ps.
High-Speed Counting Rates
Rapid <50 ns typical recovery time. High-flux configurations offer 10 ns recovery and multi-pixel devices capable of reaching GHz count rates.
Scalable Multi-Element Arrays
Single-pixel to 16-element standard arrays, precision-coupled to single or multi-mode fiber. A versatile architecture for complex spatial or high-count tasks.

Specs

460nm
633nm
780nm
930nm
1064nm
1310nm
1550nm
Detection Efficiency
80%
≥90%
≥90%
≥90%
≥90%
≥90%
≥90%
Dark Rate
<1Hz
<1Hz
<1Hz
<10Hz
<10Hz
<10Hz
<100Hz
Jitter
<130ps
<25ps
<25ps
<40ps
<40ps
<40ps
<40ps
Recovery Time
<15ns
<15ns
<20ns
<30ns
<30ns
<35ns
<40ns

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