28.10.2025

YAG enhanced photon trapping silicon avalanche photodiode

Arshey Patadia

LASER COMPONENTS Detector Group

Title of Presentation:
YAG enhanced photon trapping silicon avalanche photodiode for high gain and low noise operation

19 January 2025 • 2:15 PM - 2:35 PM PST
Oral Presentation

Abstract - YAG enhanced photon trapping silicon avalanche photodiode

We present the design and characterization of an improved YAG enhanced Silicon Avalanche Photodiode that is able to operate at high gain with low overall noise. The RAPD with active photon traps exhibits high Quantum Efficiency at 1064nm wavelength and a low capacitance.

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SAT3000E1 Avalanche Photodiodes at 1064 nm

Nd:YAG Enhanced APDs

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