Title :
Micromachined terahertz waveguides with embedded metal rods
Author :
Gallant, Andrew ; Baragwanath, Adam ; Swift, Peter ; Wood, David ; Chamberlain, Martyn
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Durham Univ., Durham
Abstract :
In this paper we report on a novel fabrication approach for the manufacture of terahertz waveguides with embedded metal rods. It is anticipated that this type of structure could be used for sub-wavelength imaging or as a method to effectively couple radiation into biological samples.
Keywords :
micromachining; submillimetre wave imaging; submillimetre waves; biological samples; embedded metal rods; micromachining; radiation; sub-wavelength imaging; terahertz waveguides; Apertures; Fabrication; Finite difference methods; Glass; Gold; Optical imaging; Silicon; Spectroscopy; Time domain analysis; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2119-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2120-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665466
