Semiconductor-Superlattice Parametric Oscillator as a Subterahertz and Possible Terahertz Radiation Source

A frequency-agile terahertz-wave parametric oscillator.

We demonstrated a pulse-to-pulse frequency-tunable LiNbO3 terahertz-wave parametric oscillator, pumped with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. Rapid tuning from 1 to 2 THz, with random frequency accessibility, was achieved by rotating the pump beam angle using an optical beam scanner and a telescope.

Broadband semiconductor superlattice detector for THz radiation

We report on a broadband GaAs/AlAs superlattice detector for THz radiation; a THz field reduces the current through a superlattice, which is carried by miniband electrons, due to modulation of the Bloch oscillations of the miniband electrons. We studied the detector response, by use of a free electron laser, in a large frequency range ~5–12 THz!. The responsivity showed strong minima at frequen...

Semiconductor lasers: Monolithic terahertz source

Twisted relativistic light pulses with a strong torque and an ultrahigh orbital angular momentum density can in principle be created by shining light pulses onto a specially design thin metal foil, report scientists in China. Theoretical analysis and simulations by Yin Shi and co-workers at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics predict that when intense pulses with planar wavefron...

Quantum Well Intersubband Transitions as a Source of Terahertz Radiation

| It is shown that unipolar quantum well systems have potential as sources of terahertz radiation. It is demonstrated that the electronic interactions within these systems must be manipulated in order to favour radiative emission rather than non-radiative loss. Designs are advanced for tunable emitters and optically excited terahertz lasers.

Review of terahertz and subterahertz wireless communications