terahertz (thz) radiation

How is THz Radiation Generated and Detected?

Generating and detecting THz radiation has been challenging, but recent advancements have made it more feasible. Some methods used for generation include:
Photoconductive Antennas: These devices generate THz waves when illuminated by a pulsed laser.
Optical Rectification: This nonlinear optical process converts laser pulses into THz radiation.
Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs): These semiconductor lasers are designed to emit THz radiation directly.
Detection methods include:
Bolometers: These devices measure the power of incident THz radiation by detecting the temperature rise.
Photoconductive Detectors: These detectors measure the change in electrical conductivity caused by THz radiation.
THz Time-Domain Spectroscopy (THz-TDS): This technique uses ultrafast laser pulses to sample the electric field of THz waves.

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