Title :
Atomic-scale time and space resolution of THz frequency acoustic waves
Author :
Reed, Evan J. ; Armstrong, Michael R. ; Kim, Ki-Yong ; Glownia, James H.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., Lawrence, CA
Abstract :
Our simulations and experiments demonstrate a new physical mechanism for detecting acoustic waves of THz frequencies. Detectable THz-frequency radiation is generated when the acoustic wave passes a piezoelectric interface.
Keywords :
piezo-optical effects; shock waves; terahertz wave detectors; atomic scale time; physical mechanism; piezoelectric interface; space resolution; tertahertz frequency acoustic waves; Acoustic materials; Acoustic signal detection; Acoustic waves; Capacitive sensors; Electric shock; Frequency; Gallium nitride; Optical materials; Shock waves; Stress;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688848
