Filtering coherent signal from thermal noise by photon-number thresholding

L. Cohen*, E. S. Matekole, Y. Sher, D. Istrati, H. S. Eisenberg, J. P. Dowling

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

We filter low photon-number using photon-number-resolving detector, for improving the signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) of rangefinders and lidars. We investigate the technique properties and show where it surpasses the classical SNR.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrontiers in Optics - Proceedings Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781943580675
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Sep 2019
EventFrontiers in Optics, FIO 2019 - Part of Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS - Washington, United States
Duration: 15 Sep 201919 Sep 2019

Publication series

NameFrontiers in Optics - Proceedings Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS

Conference

ConferenceFrontiers in Optics, FIO 2019 - Part of Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period15/09/1919/09/19

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© OSA 2019. The Author(s).

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Filtering coherent signal from thermal noise by photon-number thresholding'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this