Title :
Quasi phase-matched terahertz detector
Author :
Darmo, J. ; Martl, M. ; Unterrainer, K.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Photonik & Zentrum fur Mikro- und Nanostrukt., Tech. Univ. Wien, Vienna, Austria
Abstract :
A detector of the terahertz (THz) electric field with a quasi phase-matched electro-optic crystal is presented. This detector exhibits enhanced sensitivity in comparison to the standard detector design. The detector performance is demonstrated using broad- and narrow-band coherent THz sources.
Keywords :
electric fields; electro-optical devices; terahertz wave detectors; terahertz waves; THz electric field; broadband coherent THz sources; electro-optic crystal; enhanced sensitivity; narrowband coherent THz sources; quasi phase-matched terahertz detector;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2010.2901
