Detection of Terahertz Photon by GaAs-Based Single Electron Transistor at Low Temperatures

A reproducible terahertz （THz） photocurrent was observed at low temperatures in a Schottky wrap gate single electron transistor with a normal-incident of a CH3OH gas laser with the frequency 2.54THz. The change of source-drain current induced by THz photons shows that a satellite peak is generated beside the resonance peak. THz photon energy can be characterized by the difference of gate voltage positions between the resonance peak and satellite peak. This indicates that the satellite peak exactly results from the THz photon-assisted tunneling. Both experimental results and theoretical analysis show that a narrow spacing of double barriers is more effective for the enhancement of THz response.

Design and Realization of Schottky Barrier Didoes in 130nm CMOS Process

A polysilicon separated CMOS Schottky barrier diode is designed and tested in this study.By replacing the shallow trench isolation（STI）of a ploy ring,the series resistances of Schottky diodes are reduced,leading to an improvement in cut-off frequencies.The device structure is detailed and a device model is developed.Our analysis on the device shows that the cut-off frequency increases with the decreasing of the Schottky contact area.Based on this observation,the Schottky contact area is set to0.38×0.38μm^2,which is the minimum contact diffusion area allowed by the process flow.The distance between the anode and the cathode is also discussed.Diodes with different dimensions are fabricated and measured.Through extensive measurements,the optimum dimensions are obtained.Bondpads with a reduced area are used to improve the measurement accuracy.The measurement results show that these diodes can achieve a cut-off frequency of 1.5 THz.Thus,it is possible to use these diodes in THz detection.

Detection and upconversion of three-dimensional MMW/THz images to the visible

We present an inexpensive technique to obtain a three-dimensional(3D) millimeter wave(MMW) and terahertz(THz) image using upconversion. In this work we describe and demonstrate a method for upconversion of MMW/THz radiation to the visual band using a very inexpensive miniature glow discharge detector(GDD) and a silicon photodetector. We present MMW/THz upconversion images based on measuring the visual light emitting from the GDD rather than its electrical current. The results show better response time and better sensitivity compared to the electronic detection performed previously. Furthermore, in this work we perform frequency modulation continuous wave(FMCW) radar detection based on this method using a GDD lamp, with a photodetector to measure GDD light emission. By using FMCW detection, the range in addition to the intensity at each pixel can be obtained,thus yielding the 3D image. The GDD acts as a heterodyne mixer not only electronically but also optically. The suggested 3D upconversion technique using the GDD is simple and inexpensive and has better performance compared to other MMW/THz imaging systems suggested in the literature. This method provides minimum detectable signal power that is about 6 orders of magnitude better than similar plasma systems due to the very large internal signal gain deriving from the much smaller electrode separation and resulting in much higher plasma electric field.

Intense terahertz radiation: generation and application

Strong terahertz(THz)radiation provides a powerful tool to manipulate and control complex condensed matter systems.This review provides an overview of progress in the generation,detection,and applications of intense THz radiation.The tabletop intense THz sources based on Ti:sapphire laser are reviewed,including photoconductive antennas(PCAs),optical rectification sources,plasma-based THz sources,and some novel techniques for THz generations,such as topological insulators,spintronic materials,and metasurfaces.The coherent THz detection methods are summarized,and their limitations for intense THz detection are analyzed.Applications of intense THz radiation are introduced,including applications in spectroscopy detection,nonlinear effects,and switching of coherent magnons.The review is concluded with a short perspective on the generation and applications of intense THz radiation.