Title :
Terahertz Heterodyne Receivers
Author :
Hübers, Heinz-Wilhelm
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Planetary Res. of the German, Berlin
Abstract :
The state-of-the art of terahertz heterodyne receivers are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on front-end components such as mixers and local oscillators. The back-end technology is described to a lesser extent. Recent developments, which are expected to have a major impact in the future, are also discussed.
Keywords :
heterodyne detection; submillimetre wave mixers; submillimetre wave oscillators; submillimetre wave receivers; back end technology; front end components; local oscillators; mixers; terahertz heterodyne receivers; Astronomy; Frequency; Hydrogen; Observatories; Optical receivers; Satellite broadcasting; Space technology; Spectroscopy; Superconducting device noise; Terrestrial atmosphere; Far infrared; heterodyne; receivers; submillimeter; terahertz (THz);
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSTQE.2007.913964
