• DocumentCode
    1310195
  • Title

    Coherent Detector Arrays for Terahertz Astrophysics Applications

  • Author

    Groppi, Christopher E. ; Kawamura, Jonathan H.

  • Author_Institution
    Sch. of Earth & Space Exploration, Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA
  • Volume
    1
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    2011
  • Firstpage
    85
  • Lastpage
    96
  • Abstract
    This paper reviews the key technologies, challenges, and solutions related to the construction of coherent detector arrays in the terahertz waveband for astrophysics applications. We review fundamental performance limits and design constraints for arrays of coherent detectors, review several coherent array systems fielded to date, discuss the design and construction of next-generation systems, and review future prospects for advancements in coherent array technology.
  • Keywords
    astronomical techniques; astronomical telescopes; radioastronomy; submillimetre astronomy; terahertz wave detectors; coherent array system; coherent detector array; next-generation system; radio astronomy; submillimeter wave technology; terahertz astrophysics application; terahertz waveband; Cryogenics; Detectors; Mixers; Noise; Receivers; Telescopes; Radio astronomy; sensor systems and applications; submillimeter wave technology;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Terahertz Science and Technology, IEEE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    2156-342X
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/TTHZ.2011.2159555
  • Filename
    6005331