We report photon-counting optical time-domain refiectometry tests performed at 0.83 μm wavelength with a special silicon detector, the single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD). High sensitivity and centimetre resolution are demonstrated, suitable for accurate local characterisation of fibre systems and components (connectors, couplers etc.).
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Ripamonti et al. (1986) studied this question.