Device for Detection of Electrons, Ions and/or Photons

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The invention describes a device for detecting electrons, ions, and/or photons, especially single photons. It utilizes a special nanowire structure made from anisotropic high-temperature superconducting materials deposited as thin films on a substrate. These materials have unique directional electrical and thermal properties that enhance detection capabilities.

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• Single-photon detection in scientific experiments, such as quantum optics or astronomy
• Highly sensitive detectors for use in advanced imaging technologies
• Components in quantum computing systems that require precise photon or particle detection
• Security and communication systems relying on high-efficiency photon detection
• Medical imaging devices with improved sensitivity

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• Increased sensitivity for detecting single photons, electrons, or ions
• Enhanced speed and accuracy due to the use of high-temperature superconducting nanowires
• Potential for operation at higher temperatures than conventional superconducting detectors
• Improved performance due to anisotropic electrical and thermal properties
• Compatibility with integration into compact and scalable electronic devices

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Device for the detection of electrons, ions and/or photons, in particular single photons, comprising a substrate and a nanowire structure applied to the substrate, consisting of material comprising high-temperature superconductors (HTSC) that are anisotropic with respect to electrical and thermal conductivity, with a layer sequence comprising at least one epitaxial, non-c-axis oriented high-temperature superconductor (HTSC) thin film applied to the substrate.