Terahertz generators and detectors

Details Terahertz generators and detectors Terahertz generators and detectors

1996-05-31

1998-03-17

Fields, Carolyn E.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

2504931, G01J 510, G01J 500

Patent

active

057290172

ABSTRACT:
The specification describes pulse generators and detectors for the far infra-red and operating at frequencies of the order of 10.sup.10 to 10.sup.13 Hz (the Terahertz range). These devices rely on electric field interactions with optical beams in biased metal semiconductor microstructures. The electric field is created between metal electrodes on the semiconductor surface and the electric field is enhanced, according to the invention, by configuring the electrode gap geometry with sharp electrode features.

REFERENCES:
Harde et al, "Coherent Transients Excited by Subpicosecond Pulses of Terahertz Radiation", J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, vol. 8, No. 8, Aug. 1991.

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