Optimal Design of Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector with High Light Absorptivity in Wavelength Range of 3-5 &#181;m Based on Asymmetric Fabry-P&#233;rot Cavity Structure

Yuchen Zhao; Hao Tian; Jianhua Dou; Yanning Yuan; Xiaoli Xi

doi:10.3788/LOP202259.1704002

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