Scaling Kinetic Inductance Detectors Kids

• doi: 10.1109/AERO.2018.8396626
• title: Scaling Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs)
• publisher: IEEE
• isbn: 978-1-5386-2015-1
• issn:
• rank: 3501
• access_type: LOCKED
• content_type: Conferences
• abstract: For the last few decades, micro-channel plates (MCPs), charged coupled devices (CCDs), and hybrid complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) detectors have been the workhorses for collecting photons. More recently, the development of superconducting detectors such as the superconducting tunnel junctions (STJs) and transition edge sensors (TESs) has generated excitement in the imaging community. These detectors provide for simultaneous timing and spectral information as well as relatively good spectral energy resolution. However, STJs and TESs suffer from the major challenge of constructing large format arrays which are required for most imaging applications. Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs) are a relatively new alternative superconducting technology that has many of the same desirable characteristics of STJs and TESs, and offer great promise for creating large-scale formats like current CCDs and CMOS detectors. The current approach for photon detection with KIDs uses a multiple frequency component activation signal. While this method has been proven to enable detection of photons, it has three key drawbacks that limit its utility in remote, size and power constrained applications. The first drawback is that each element of a KID array must be individually characterized under precisely controlled conditions. A second, even greater challenge is that the response of each KID element changes with temperature, necessitating in-system recalibration. Finally, current KIDs require 4-stage cryo-coolers in order to operate at mK temperatures, which are more challenging for space applications. New stimulation and detection approaches for arrays of high-temperature (~4K) KID sensors are being investigated to simplify the electronics required for the source signal and reduce the impact of even small changes in temperature. Simplification of sensor electronics will enable large and robust arrays of high-temperature KID sensors, opening new photon sensing opportunities in size, mass, and power-constrained applications. This paper describes the current state of SwRI's Internal Research and Development effort to develop a KID detector and associated support hardware.
• article_number: 8396626
• pdf_url: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8396626
• html_url: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8396626/
• abstract_url: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8396626/
• publication_title: 2018 IEEE Aerospace Conference
• conference_location: Big Sky, MT, USA
• conference_dates: 3-10 March 2018
• publication_number: 8384042
• is_number: 8396361
• publication_year: 2018
• publication_date: 3-10 March 2018
• start_page: 1
• end_page: 11
• citing_paper_count: 1
• citing_patent_count: 0
• download_count: 116
• insert_date: 20180628
• index_terms:
  • ieee_terms:
    • Detectors
    • Resonant frequency
    • Photonics
    • Sensor arrays
    • Optical resonators
    • Imaging
  • dynamic_index_terms:
    • Kinetic Inductance Detectors
    • Research And Development
    • CCD Camera
    • Charge-coupled Device
    • Charge Coupled Device
    • Time Information
    • Imaging Applications
    • Large Array
    • Signal Source
    • Sensor Array
    • Energy Resolution
    • Array Elements
    • Photon Detection
    • Germanium Detector
    • HPGe
    • Silicon Detector
    • Semiconductor Detector
    • Silicon Strip Detectors
    • Space Applications
    • Small Changes In Temperature
    • Microchannel Plate
    • Key Drawback
    • Signal Processing
    • Changes In Frequency
    • White Noise
    • Changes In Resonance
    • Resonance Frequency
    • Deep Etching
    • Frequency Shift
    • Microstrip
    • Noise Sources
    • Frequency Of Elements
    • Quantum Efficiency
    • Photon Absorption
    • Bands Of Interest
• isbn_formats:
  • format: Print on Demand(PoD) ISBN, value: 978-1-5386-2015-1, isbnType: New-2005
  • format: Electronic ISBN, value: 978-1-5386-2014-4, isbnType: New-2005
• authors:
  • Author Name: Peter W. A. Roming
    Affiliation: Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
    Author URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37086410192
    ID: 37086410192
    Order: 1
    Author Affiliations:
    • Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
  • Author Name: Michael E. Epperly
    Affiliation: Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
    Author URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37326757800
    ID: 37326757800
    Order: 2
    Author Affiliations:
    • Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
  • Author Name: Amanda Bayless
    Affiliation: Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
    Author URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37086409142
    ID: 37086409142
    Order: 3
    Author Affiliations:
    • Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX

Image Sensor

• sensor_type: CMOS
• resolution: 64 kpixel – 4 Mpixel
• dynamic_range: N/A
• pixel_size: N/A
• dark_current: 0 e-/s

Optical Data

• focal_length: N/A
• aperture: N/A
• field_of_view: N/A
• distortion: N/A

Performance Metrics

• frame_rate: N/A
• signal_to_noise_ratio: N/A
• sensitivity: N/A
• shutter_speed: N/A
• power_consumption: N/A
• noise: N/A

Applications & Benefits

• cell_imaging: N/A
• benefits: Enables digital imaging in various applications such as smartphones, medical devices, and automotive systems.

Supporting Organizations

• supported_by: Southwest Research Institute

Manuscript Details

• publication_date: 3-10 March 2018

Relevancy Score

• score: 7
• missing_fields:
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  • fill_factor
  • quantum_efficiency
  • analog-to-digital_conversion_techniques
  • readout_speed
  • noise_sources
  • design_considerations

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