Quantitative terahertz emission nanoscopy with multiresonant near-field probes

Abstract

By sampling terahertz waveforms emitted from InAs surfaces, we reveal how the entire, realistic geometry of typical near-field probes drastically impacts the broadband electromagnetic fields. In the time domain, these modifications manifest as a shift in the carrier-envelope phase and emergence of a replica pulse with a time delay dictated by the length of the cantilever. This interpretation is fully corroborated by quantitative simulations of terahertz emission nanoscopy based on the finite element method. Our approach provides a solid theoretical framework for quantitative nanospectroscopy and sets the stage for a reliable description of subcycle, near-field microscopy at terahertz frequencies.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jul 22, 2021
Source ID
10.1364/ol.430400

Entities

People

  • D. N. Basov
  • Fabian Mooshammer
  • Fabian Sandner
  • Markus A. Huber
  • Markus Plankl
  • Martin Zizlsperger
  • Ran Jing
  • Rocco Vitalone
  • Rupert Huber
  • Thomas Siday

Organizations

  • Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
  • Columbia University
  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
  • German Research Foundation
  • University of Regensburg

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.