Quantum jump photodetector picks out single photon signals amidst sunlight

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a quantum jump photodetector in detecting single photons in daylight.
• Conducted testing on a quantum jump photodetector
• Evaluated performance in daytime conditions
• Assessed capability for lidar and free-space optical communications
• Photodetector successfully detected single photon signals amidst sunlight
• Demonstrated potential for daytime lidar usage
• Supported applications in free-space optical communications

Abstract