Physics and Applications of Terahertz Radiation

by Perenzoni, Matteo; Paul, Douglas J.

• ISBN13: 9789400738362
• ISBN10: 9400738366
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-10-28
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Physics and Applications of Terahertz Radiation covers the latest advances in the techniques employed to manage the THz radiation and its potential uses. It has been subdivided in four sections: THz Detectors, THz Sources, Components and Systems, and Applications. The THz Detectors section will address the latest developments in detection devices based on three different physical principles: photodetection, thermal power detection, rectification. The THz Sources section will describe three completely different generation methods, operating in three separate scales: quantum cascade lasers, free electron lasers and non-linear optical generation. The Components and Systems section will take care of introducing many of the aspects needed to move from a device to an equipment perspective: control of terahertz radiation, its use in imaging or in spectroscopy. The Applications section will finally examine two fields of applications of the terahertz radiation, diagnostics and security, and will address also safety issues.