Quasiparticle dynamics and a new, high-resolution readout of STJ photon detectors
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Quasiparticle dynamics and energy resolution of STJ single-photon detectors are described. A new readout, the RF-STJ, is presented and its implementation as an mm-wave detector is tested using an on-chip hot–cold source. r 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. PACS: 84.40; 07.57.K; 85.25.P; 42.79.P
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