Title :
Improved coherent THz emission by modification of the dielectric environment
Author :
Janke, C. ; Zedler, M. ; Haring Bolivar, P. ; Kurz, H.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Halbleitertechnik, Rheinisch-Westfalische Tech. Hochschule, Aachen, Germany
Abstract :
We demonstrate that by modifying the dielectric environment the internal conversion efficiency of a coherent THz surface field emitter is significantly improved.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; optical frequency conversion; submillimetre wave devices; submillimetre wave generation; THz surface field emitter; coherent THz emission; dielectric environment; Acceleration; Charge carriers; Dielectrics; Frequency conversion; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical devices; Optical materials; Slabs; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238643
