Title :
Low noise terahertz receivers
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Microelectron. & Nanosci., Chalmers Univ. of Technol., Gothenburg, Sweden
Abstract :
This paper is reviewing recent work on low noise mixers and LO sources for THz frequencies. Progress on heterostructure barrier varactor triplers and quintuplers are briefly discussed. It is pointed out that quantum noise becomes significant at THz frequencies.
Keywords :
frequency multipliers; oscillators; quantum noise; radiotelescopes; submillimetre wave mixers; submillimetre wave receivers; varactors; heterostructure barrier varactor triplers; low noise mixers; low noise terahertz receivers; quantum noise; quintuplers; Bolometers; Frequency; Optical amplifiers; Optical receivers; Radio astronomy; Silicon; Space technology; Submillimeter wave technology; Telescopes; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Microwaves, Radar and Wireless Communications, 2004. MIKON-2004. 15th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
83-906662-7-8
DOI :
10.1109/MIKON.2004.1358499
