Dr. Xiao Tang Profile

Dr. Xiao Tang

Physicist at National Institute of Standards and Technology

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (36)

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 14, 2018

Ultra-high spectral resolution spectrometer for single photon source characterization

Proc. SPIE. 10660, Quantum Information Science, Sensing, and Computation X

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Photons, Single photon, Spectral resolution, Cesium, Quantum memory

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | March 15, 2016

Characterization of type-II spontaneous parametric down-conversion in domain-engineered PPLN

Proc. SPIE. 9762, Advances in Photonics of Quantum Computing, Memory, and Communication IX

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Second-harmonic generation, Continuous wave operation, Photon polarization, Polarization, Dispersion, Spectroscopy, Crystals, Photonic crystals, Nonlinear crystals

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 3, 2015

Comparing the linewidths from single-pass SPDC and singly resonant cavity SPDC

Proc. SPIE. 9615, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XIII

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Crystals, Single photon, Terahertz radiation, Signal generators, Signal detection, Quantum communications, Quantum memory

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 1, 2015

EIT quantum memory with Cs atomic vapor for quantum communication

Proc. SPIE. 9615, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XIII

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Chemical species, Photons, Single photon, Telecommunications, Bragg cells, Cesium, Signal detection, Quantum communications, Quantum memory

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 1, 2014

Domain-engineered PPLN for entangled photon generation and other quantum information applications

Proc. SPIE. 9136, Nonlinear Optics and Its Applications VIII; and Quantum Optics III

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Photon polarization, Polarization, Crystals, Photonic crystals, Phase shift keying, Signal processing, Optical engineering, Frequency conversion, Quantum information

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 26, 2013

Entangled photon generation in a phase-modulated, quasi-phasematched crystal

Proc. SPIE. 8875, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XI

KEYWORDS: Optical design, Photon polarization, Phase modulation, Polarization, Birefringence, Crystals, Photonic crystals, Nonlinear crystals, Quantum information, Hassium

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 29, 2013

Tunable up-conversion detector for single photon and bi-photon infrared spectroscopic applications

Proc. SPIE. 8726, Next-Generation Spectroscopic Technologies VI

KEYWORDS: Infrared detectors, Infrared sensors, Optical filters, Waveguides, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Single photon, Infrared spectroscopy, Near infrared spectroscopy, Signal detection

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 15, 2012

Dual-channel, single-photon upconversion detector near 1300 nm

Proc. SPIE. 8518, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging X

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Avalanche photodetectors, Clocks, Waveguides, Sensors, Photons, Silicon, Wavelength division multiplexing, Upconversion, Signal detection

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 15, 2012

SPDC correlated photon source filtered for narrowed bandwidth using volume Bragg grating

Proc. SPIE. 8518, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging X

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Mirrors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Crystals, Single photon, Electronic filtering, Signal detection, Visibility

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 7, 2011

Single photon frequency up-conversion and its applications

Proc. SPIE. 8163, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging IX

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polarization, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Single photon, Wavelength division multiplexing, Upconversion, Quantum key distribution, Single photon detectors, Signal detection

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 13, 2011

Frequency up-conversion single-photon detectors for quantum communication systems

Proc. SPIE. 8033, Advanced Photon Counting Techniques V

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Waveguides, Sensors, Photons, Silicon, Temporal resolution, Telecommunications, Single photon detectors, Signal detection, Quantum communications

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 30, 2010

Narrow-band photon pairs generated from spontaneous parametric down conversion in a Bragg-grating enhanced waveguide

Proc. SPIE. 7815, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VIII

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Waveguides, Fiber Bragg gratings, Telecommunications, Signal processing, Nonlinear crystals, Detection theory, Quantum information, Quantum communications, Quantum memory

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 30, 2010

Study on noise reduction in up-conversion single photon detectors

Proc. SPIE. 7815, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VIII

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Waveguides, Sensors, Photons, Interference (communication), Wavelength division multiplexing, Raman spectroscopy, Raman scattering, Single photon detectors, Signal detection

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 28, 2010

Ultra-sensitive NIR-spectrometer based on frequency up-conversion detector

Proc. SPIE. 7680, Next-Generation Spectroscopic Technologies III

KEYWORDS: Infrared sensors, Near infrared, Waveguides, Polarization, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Photons, Single photon, Infrared spectroscopy, Signal detection

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 27, 2009

Optimization of photon pair generation in dual-element PPKTP waveguide

Proc. SPIE. 7465, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VII

KEYWORDS: Fiber amplifiers, Second-harmonic generation, Modulation, Waveguides, Polarization, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Free space, Modulators, Fiber couplers

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 26, 2009

Low noise up-conversion single photon detector and its applications in quantum information systems

Proc. SPIE. 7465, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VII

KEYWORDS: Near infrared, Indium gallium arsenide, Waveguides, Polarization, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Quantum key distribution, Single photon detectors, Signal detection, Quantum information

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 29, 2009

Detector performance in long-distance quantum key distribution using superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors

Proc. SPIE. 7320, Advanced Photon Counting Techniques III

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Clocks, Sensors, Superconductors, Sensor performance, Picosecond phenomena, Quantum key distribution, Single photon detectors, Double positive medium, Nanowires

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 5, 2008

High-speed quantum key distribution systems for optical fiber networks in campus and metro areas

Proc. SPIE. 7092, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VI

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Switching, Polarization, Sensors, Photons, Wavelength division multiplexing, Field programmable gate arrays, Optical switching, Local area networks, Quantum key distribution

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 5, 2008

Detection-time-bin-shift schemes for polarization encoding Quantum Key Distribution system

Proc. SPIE. 7092, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VI

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Photodetectors, Avalanche photodetectors, Clocks, Photon polarization, Polarization, Sensors, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Quantum key distribution, Single photon detectors

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 10, 2007

Low-noise PPLN-based single-photon detector

Proc. SPIE. 6780, Quantum Communications Realized

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Optical amplifiers, Modulation, Waveguides, Polarization, Sensors, Quantum key distribution, Single photon detectors, Signal detection

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 10, 2007

High-repetition rate quantum key distribution

Proc. SPIE. 6780, Quantum Communications Realized

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Clocks, Sensors, Signal attenuation, Video, Photons, Diffusion, Picosecond phenomena, Quantum key distribution, Single photon detectors

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 14, 2007

Free-space quantum key distribution at GHz repetition rates

Proc. SPIE. 6476, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits IX

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Polarization, Sensors, Photons, Free space optics, Picosecond phenomena, Avalanche photodiodes, Quantum key distribution, Single photon detectors, Information security

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 25, 2006

High-speed photon counting techniques for broadband quantum key distribution

Proc. SPIE. 6372, Advanced Photon Counting Techniques

KEYWORDS: Photon counting, Avalanche photodetectors, Clocks, Sensors, Free space optics, Picosecond phenomena, Avalanche photodiodes, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Quantum key distribution, Quantum cryptography

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 1, 2006

Free-space quantum cryptography in the H-alpha Fraunhofer window

Proc. SPIE. 6304, Free-Space Laser Communications VI

KEYWORDS: Visible radiation, Avalanche photodetectors, Clocks, Sensors, Receivers, Telecommunications, Picosecond phenomena, Quantum key distribution, Quantum cryptography, Free space optical communications

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 30, 2006

Polarization recovery and auto-compensation in quantum key distribution network

Proc. SPIE. 6305, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging IV

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Switching, Polarization, Photons, Wave plates, Computer programming, Liquid crystals, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Optical switching, Quantum key distribution

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 29, 2006

Demonstration of an active quantum key distribution network

Proc. SPIE. 6305, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging IV

KEYWORDS: Switching, Polarization, Video, Photons, Video surveillance, Optical communications, Optical switching, Quantum key distribution, Network architectures, Quantum communications

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 12, 2006

Has quantum cryptography been proven secure?

Proc. SPIE. 6244, Quantum Information and Computation IV

KEYWORDS: Error analysis, Computer programming, Information theory, Data communications, Error control coding, Quantum communications, Quantum cryptography, Computer security, Image information entropy, Algorithms

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 12, 2006

Quantum key distribution system operating at sifted-key rate over 4 Mbit/s

Proc. SPIE. 6244, Quantum Information and Computation IV

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Coarse wavelength division multiplexing, Clocks, Polarization, Single mode fibers, Computer programming, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Local area networks, Quantum key distribution, Picture Archiving and Communication System

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 12, 2006

High-speed quantum key distribution system supports one-time pad encryption of real-time video

Proc. SPIE. 6244, Quantum Information and Computation IV

KEYWORDS: Clocks, Video, Computing systems, Field programmable gate arrays, Computer programming, Video surveillance, Surveillance, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Quantum key distribution, Standards development

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 25, 2005

High speed fiber-based quantum key distribution using polarization encoding

Proc. SPIE. 5893, Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging III

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Avalanche photodetectors, Clocks, Photon polarization, Polarization, Birefringence, Single photon, Field programmable gate arrays, Computer programming, Quantum key distribution

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | December 9, 2002

High-speed quantum communication testbed

Proc. SPIE. 4821, Free-Space Laser Communication and Laser Imaging II

KEYWORDS: Clocks, Sensors, Interfaces, Field programmable gate arrays, Telecommunications, Free space optics, Data conversion, Quantum key distribution, Quantum communications, Computer security

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SPIE Journal Paper | December 1, 2002

High precision measurement of reflectance for films under substrates

Tang, Xiao , Zheng, Jian

OE Vol. 41 Issue 12

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Glasses, Scattering, Coating, Optical discs, Calibration, Refractive index, Metals, Standards development, Digital video discs

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 26, 2002

Triggered image capture for high-speed display characterization

Proc. SPIE. 4657, Projection Displays VIII

KEYWORDS: Displays, Metrology, Switching, Modulation, Cameras, Image processing, Video, LCDs, Digital micromirror devices, Plasma

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | January 10, 2002

Reflectance calibration standard for optical discs

Proc. SPIE. 4342, Optical Data Storage 2001

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Calibration, Glasses, Reflectivity, Optical testing, Compact discs, Digital video discs, Optical calibration, Optical discs, Standards development

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SPIE Journal Paper | November 1, 2000

Experimental nonmechanical image rotation to 20 angles using an acousto-optic dove prism

Im, Yong-Seok , Paek, Eung Gi , Tang, Xiao , Choe, Joon , Oh, Tae Kwan

OE Vol. 39 Issue 11

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Diffraction, Acousto-optics, Image resolution, Acoustics, Prisms, Light, Optical components, Interference (communication), Optical engineering

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | November 30, 1999

Microscopic image analysis of defect areas in optical disks

Proc. SPIE. 3806, Recent Advances in Metrology, Characterization, and Standards for Optical Digital Data Disks

KEYWORDS: Microscopes, Data storage, Image processing, Nondestructive evaluation, Image analysis, Data acquisition, Digital video discs, Optical storage, Optical discs, Standards development

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