Analysis of a narrowband terahertz signal generated by a unitravelling carrier photodiode coupled with a dual-mode semiconductor Fabry–Pérot laser

A narrowband terahertz signal generated by a unitravelling carrier photodiode (UTC-PD) interfaced with a dual-mode Fabry–Pérot laser diode is demonstrated. A beat tone corresponding to the free spectral range is generated on the UTC-PD, and radiated by a transverse-electromagnetic-horn antenna. A terahertz signal at a frequency of 372 GHz, featuring a linewidth of 17 MHz is recorded by a subharmonic mixer coupled to an electrical spectrum analyzer. All components involved in this experiment operate at room temperature. The linewidth and the frequency of the emitted terahertz wave are analyzed, along with their dependency on dc-bias conditions applied to laser diode

Focus on terahertz plasmonics

Plasmonics is one of the growing fields in modern photonics that has garnered increasing interest over the last few years. In this focus issue, the specific challenges concerning terahertz plasmonics have been addressed and most recent advances in this specific field have been highlighted. The articles demonstrate the diversity and the opportunities of this rich field by covering a variety of topics ranging from the propagation of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) on artificially structures surfaces, 2D manipulation of surface plasmons and SPPs, plasmonic focusing, plasmonic high-Q resonators for sensing applications, plasmonically enhanced terahertz antennas to terahertz field manipulation by use of plasmonic structures. The articles substantiate the impact of plasmonics and its great innovative potential for terahertz technology

Low profile THz periodic leaky-wave antenna

Trabajo presentado al 2014 Mediterranean Microwave Symposium. Marruecos, 2014.In this work, a 0.566THz flat leaky-wave antenna, consisting of a central λ0/2 slot surrounded by straight parallel wedge corrugations, is numerically and experimentally analyzed. Simulations show a moderately high gain and no significant differences when compared with a typical square corrugation profile. Numerical comparison is also made for the designed and manufactured antennas. High transmission enhancement in the corrugated case is obtained, compared to that given by a single central slot with no grooves. This kind of antennas finds several applications in different frequency ranges, including the nowadays high-interest range of the THz

Recent Developments of an Opto-Electronic THz Spectrometer for High-Resolution Spectroscopy

A review is provided of sources and detectors that can be employed in the THz range before the description of an opto-electronic source of monochromatic THz radiation. The realized spectrometer has been applied to gas phase spectroscopy. Air-broadening coefficients of HCN are determined and the insensitivity of this technique to aerosols is demonstrated by the analysis of cigarette smoke. A multiple pass sample cell has been used to obtain a sensitivity improvement allowing transitions of the volatile organic compounds to be observed. A solution to the frequency metrology is presented and promises to yield accurate molecular line center measurements

Modified AFM-tip for Infrared and THz near field microscopy

International audienceNear field microscopy is commonly achieved thanks to the exaltation of the field between a tip and the sample. The free space electromagnetic wave at infrared or THz frequencies is focused in this extremely small area compared to the wavelength. In many cases, the probe is a classical AFM-tip which was not designed and fabricated for this purpose. We present here an original approach in order to optimize the interaction between the impinging electromagnetic wave and the antenna-like probe. As a proof of concept we have modified with FIB (Focused Ion Beam) technique a commercial AFM-tip. The results in terms of resolution are very encouraging