Absolute Calibration of Analog Detectors by using Parametric Down Conversion

TL;DR

This paper explores an absolute calibration method for analog detectors using parametric down conversion, demonstrating its potential for precise metrological applications through formal analysis and initial uncertainty assessment.

Contribution

It introduces a systematic calibration technique based on parametric down conversion, offering a new approach for accurate analog detector calibration.

Findings

Method shows promising accuracy for detector calibration

Formal analysis supports potential for metrological applications

Preliminary uncertainty analysis indicates feasibility

Abstract

In this paper we report our systematic study of a promising absolute calibration technique of analog photo-detectors, based on the properties of parametric down conversion. Our formal results and a preliminary uncertainty analysis show that the proposed method can be effectively developed with interesting applications to metrology.