Thermodynamic optimization on the 1-2 K hybrid cryocooler used for cooling Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors

ZHANG Tao; ZHAO Bangjian; TAN Jun; ZHAO Yongjiang; TAN Han; XUE Renjun; DANG Haizheng

doi:10.11805/tkyda2020541

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