Title :
Enhancement of broadband Terahertz radiation by carrier dynamics modulation with a single chirped optical pulse
Author :
Lee, Chao-Kuei ; Lin, Sung-Hui ; Pan, Ci-Ling
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Electro-Opt. Eng., Nat. Sun Yat-sen Univ., Kaohsiung
Abstract :
Over 60% enhancement of broadband THz radiation and two-fold bandwidth broadening are demonstrated by a single positive chirped optical pulse. A model of carrier dynamics modulation is proposed to explain this phenomenon.
Keywords :
optical pulse generation; optical pulse shaping; submillimetre waves; broadband terahertz radiation; carrier dynamics modulation; pulse shaping; single chirped optical pulse; two-fold bandwidth broadening; ultrafast technology; Adaptive control; Chirp modulation; Frequency; Laser excitation; Optical modulation; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Programmable control; Pulse modulation; Pulse shaping methods; (060.4370); (320.5540) Pulse shaping; (320.7160) Ultrafast technology;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
