Optical and Near-IR Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs) in the 2020s
Benjamin A. Mazin, Jeb Bailey, Jo Bartlett, Clint Bockstiegel, Bruce, Bumble, Gregoire Coiffard, Thayne Currie, Miguel Daal, Kristina Davis, Rupert, Dodkins, Neelay Fruitwala, Nemanja Jovanovic, Isabel Lipartito, Julien Lozi,, Jared Males, Dimitri Mawet, Seth Meeker
TL;DR
This paper reviews the current state of optical and near-infrared Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs), highlighting their capabilities in photon counting and energy measurement, and discussing their applications and instrument developments.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of the progress and status of OIR MKIDs and MKID-based instruments as of the 2020s.
Findings
MKIDs enable photon counting without read noise or dark current.
Current MKID-based instruments are advancing in optical and near-IR astronomy.
The paper discusses future prospects and challenges for MKID technology.
Abstract
Optical and near-IR Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors, or MKIDs, are superconducting photon counting detectors capable of measuring the energy and arrival time of individual OIR photons without read noise or dark current. In this whitepaper we will discuss the current status of OIR MKIDs and MKID-based instruments.
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TopicsSuperconducting and THz Device Technology · Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism · Advanced Frequency and Time Standards