Title :
Near-field probe mapping of the THz electric field distribution on metallic surfaces
Author :
Natrella, Michele ; Mitrofanov, Oleg ; Mueckstein, Raimund ; Graham, Chris ; Renaud, Cyril C. ; Seeds, Alwyn J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. London, London, UK
Abstract :
We demonstrate for the first time the accuracy of the interpretation of images detected by the sub-wavelength aperture near-field THz probe, which enables mapping the distribution of THz electric field on antennas and metallic surfaces.
Keywords :
antennas; electro-optical effects; near-field scanning optical microscopy; surface plasmons; terahertz wave imaging; THz electric field distribution mapping; antennas; metallic surfaces; near-field probe mapping; subwavelength aperture near-field THz probe; Apertures; Electric fields; Optical surface waves; Plasmons; Probes; Surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
