Title :
Ultra-wideband generation and detection of terahertz waveforms
Author :
Elezzabi, A.Y. ; Holzman, J.F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Alberta Univ., Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
We present novel photoconductive (PC) switching geometries for the generation of both transmission-line-coupled and free-space terahertz (THz) waveforms. Insight is gained into the operation of these devices through time-resolved electro-optic sampling.
Keywords :
microwave photonics; photoconducting switches; signal sampling; submillimetre wave detectors; submillimetre wave generation; waveform generators; free-space THz waveforms; photoconductive switching geometries; terahertz waveforms; time-resolved electro-optic sampling; transmission-line-coupled THz waveforms; ultra-wideband detection; ultra-wideband generation; Signal generators; Signal sampling; Submillimeter wave detectors;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2002. International Topical Meeting on
Print_ISBN :
4-88552-187-4
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2002.1158846
