Title :
Sensing by metal cylinders compressing THz surface waves
Author :
Theuer, Michael ; Beigang, Rene ; Grischkowsky, Daniel R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater, OK, USA
Abstract :
Terahertz surface waves propagating on dielectric coated metal sheets are investigated. With respect to sensor applications the interaction of the guided THz wave and closely approaching coated metallic cylinders is discussed. Unexpected coupling efficiencies are obtained.
Keywords :
Coatings; Dielectrics; Engine cylinders; Optical coupling; Optical propagation; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Optical transmitters; Surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
