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We propose the novel concept of ultra-sensitive energy-dispersive superconducting quantum detectors prospective for applications in astronomy and X-ray spectroscopy. Depending on the superconducting material and operation conditions, such detector may allow realizing background limited noise equivalent power 10−21 W Hz−1/2 in the terahertz range when exposed to 4-K background radiation or counting of 6-keV photon with almost 10—4 energy resolution. Planar layout and relatively simple technology favor integration of elementary detectors into a detector array.
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Semenov, A.D., Hübers, HW., Gol’tsman, G.N., Smirnov, K. (2002). Superconducting Quantum Detector for Astronomy and X -Ray Spectroscopy. In: Pekola, J., Ruggiero, B., Silvestrini, P. (eds) International Workshop on Superconducting Nano-Electronics Devices. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0737-6_22
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