Science of Broadband THz Wave Photonics: Generation and Detection with Gases
Abstract
Our scientific objective is to understand the science of broadband THz wave generation and detection with gases. Specifically, we are studying on using ambient air and selected gases as THz wave emitters and sensors with excitation by pulsed laser for remote detection. In the proposed two (2) optional years, we will continue to systematically study inert gases andmolecular gases which are used to emit and detect THz waves under different conditions (photo-ionization potential, pressure, third-order optical nonlinearity, and static breakdown field threshold). We will continue the investigation of the ability to utilize THz sources to remotely detect and spectrally identify weapons of mass destruction-linked aerosols or other airborne particles. Our targeted distance for the remote THz wave generation and detection is one kilometer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1056934
Entities
People
- Fabrizio Buccheri
- Jianming Dai
- Jing Zhang
- Kang Liu
- Leva Mcintire
- Xi-Cheng Zhang
- Xuan Sun
Organizations
- University of Rochester