Aqueye+: a new ultrafast single photon counter for optical high time resolution astrophysics

L. Zampieri; Giampiero Naletto; Cesare Barbieri; Enrico Verroi; Mauro Barbieri; G. Ceribella; M. D'Alessandro; G. Farisato; A. Di Paola; P. Zoccarato

doi:10.1117/12.2179547

6 May 2015 Aqueye+: a new ultrafast single photon counter for optical high time resolution astrophysics

L. Zampieri, Giampiero Naletto, Cesare Barbieri, Enrico Verroi, Mauro Barbieri, G. Ceribella, M. D'Alessandro, G. Farisato, A. Di Paola, P. Zoccarato

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 9504, Photon Counting Applications 2015; 95040C (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2179547
Event: SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, 2015, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

Aqueye+ is a new ultrafast optical single photon counter, based on single photon avalanche photodiodes (SPAD) and a 4- fold split-pupil concept. It is a completely revisited version of its predecessor, Aqueye, successfully mounted at the 182 cm Copernicus telescope in Asiago. Here we will present the new technological features implemented on Aqueye+, namely a state of the art timing system, a dedicated and optimized optical train, a high sensitivity and high frame rate field camera and remote control, which will give Aqueye plus much superior performances with respect to its predecessor, unparalleled by any other existing fast photometer. The instrument will host also an optical vorticity module to achieve high performance astronomical coronography and a real time acquisition of atmospheric seeing unit. The present paper describes the instrument and its first performances.

Citation Download Citation

L. Zampieri, Giampiero Naletto, Cesare Barbieri, Enrico Verroi, Mauro Barbieri, G. Ceribella, M. D'Alessandro, G. Farisato, A. Di Paola, and P. Zoccarato "Aqueye+: a new ultrafast single photon counter for optical high time resolution astrophysics", Proc. SPIE 9504, Photon Counting Applications 2015, 95040C (6 May 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2179547

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available