Title :
Direct phase detection in continuous-wave photomixing THz systems
Author :
Göbel, Thorsten ; Schoenherr, Daniel ; Sydlo, Cezary ; Feiginov, Michael ; Meissner, Peter ; Hartnagel, Hans Ludwig
Author_Institution :
Optische Nachrichtentechnik, Tech. Univ. Darmstadt, Darmstadt
Abstract :
A novel system configuration allows the direct measurement of the THz phase in continuous-wave THz systems by electro-optic control of the THz phase. This increases the measurement speed by an order of magnitude as compared to standard phase-sensitive systems.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; phase modulation; terahertz wave detectors; terahertz wave generation; continuous-wave photomixing terahertz systems; direct terahertz phase detection; electro-optical phase modulator; phase-sensitive measurements; Control systems; Frequency; Optical beams; Optical control; Optical modulation; Phase detection; Phase measurement; Phase modulation; Stimulated emission; Velocity measurement;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688569
