Title: NIST Releases Single-Photon Sources and Detectors Dictionary
NIST scientists have developed a comprehensive dictionary of terms related to single-photon sources and detectors, aiming to standardize definitions and specifications in this rapidly growing field. The dictionary, published as NIST Internal Report 8486, provides clear definitions for components and processes crucial to quantum technologies like quantum networks, medical imaging, and encryption.
The team hopes the dictionary will promote better understanding and communication within the quantum and single-photon communities. Clear definitions can accelerate technology development and device interoperability, allowing commercial devices to be compared directly and helping users understand expected performance.
The researchers announced their publication at the Quantum 2023 conference in Torino, Italy, inviting feedback and suggestions for additional terms, modifications, or other comments to refine the dictionary and ensure it remains a valuable resource for the quantum and single-photon communities.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/09/unity-photon-community
Keywords: Quantum, single, photon, devices, dictionary, specifications
