Title :
THz-wave generation and detection from ZnSe crystal induced by femtosecond laser
Author :
Wu, X.J. ; Zhao, F.L. ; Wang, G.
Author_Institution :
Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) Univ., Guangzhou
Abstract :
We studied competing mechanism of terahertz (THz) generation in ZnSe surface irradiated by femtosecond laser pulses. We experimentally presented both transient current and optical rectification contributions to obtain THz radiation.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; laser beam effects; optical frequency conversion; submillimetre wave detectors; submillimetre wave generation; zinc compounds; THz radiation; THz-wave detection; THz-wave generation; ZnSe; ZnSe crystal; ZnSe surface; femtosecond laser pulse; optical rectification; terahertz generation; transient current; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Nonlinear optics; Optical attenuators; Optical harmonic generation; Optical surface waves; Pump lasers; Surface emitting lasers; Ultrafast optics; Zinc compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared Millimeter Waves and 14th International Conference on Teraherz Electronics, 2006. IRMMW-THz 2006. Joint 31st International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0400-2
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0400-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2006.368349
