Development of a hybrid THz camera using synchronized two-color laser radiation

Author

Friederich, F. ; Meng, F. ; Löffler, T. ; Dickel, K.P. ; Spickermann, G. ; Deninger, A. ; Roggenbuck, A. ; Lison, F. ; Henneberger, R. ; Zimmermann, R. ; Bolívar, P. Haring ; Roskos, H.G.

Author_Institution

Phys. Inst., Johann Wolfgang Goethe Univ., Frankfurt am Main

fYear

2008

fDate

15-19 Sept. 2008

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

2

Abstract

We demonstrate a hybrid system for THz raster scan imaging using frequency-stabilized DFB lasers for electro-optic detection. The system combines a 0.65-THz micro-electronic narrow-band emitter with two synchronized diode lasers, providing two-color laser radiation. The functional principle promises three-dimensional real-time imaging capabilities.

Keywords

II-VI semiconductors; cameras; distributed feedback lasers; electro-optical devices; infrared imaging; integrated optoelectronics; semiconductor lasers; terahertz wave imaging; zinc compounds; ZnTe; diode lasers; distributed feedback lasers; electro-optic detection; frequency 0.65 THz; frequency-stabilized DFB lasers; hybrid terahertz camera; microelectronic narrow-band emitter; synchronized two-color laser radiation; terahertz raster scan imaging; three-dimensional real-time imaging; Cameras; Distributed feedback devices; Fiber lasers; Frequency synchronization; Laser feedback; Laser stability; Lasers and electrooptics; Microelectronics; Object detection; Radiation detectors;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on

Conference_Location

Pasadena, CA

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-2119-0

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-2120-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665788

Filename

4665788