Low temperature operation of APD for quantum cryptographic applications

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Kale, Zuhal

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This thesis explains low temperature operation of an InGaAs Avalanche Photo Diode (APD) cooled using thermoelectric coolers in order to utilize in the quantum cryptographic applications. A theoretical background for the equipment used in the experiment was provided. Circuitry and mechanics used for the low temperature operation were designed. Performance measures for APD were explained and experiment results were presented.

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/15117

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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Z. Kale, “Low temperature operation of APD for quantum cryptographic applications,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2005.