Low-loss terahertz waveguide with InAs-graphene-SiC structure

We demonstrate a low-loss terahertz waveguide based on the InAs-graphene-SiC structure. By analyzing the terahertz waveguide proposed in this paper, we can obtain that it is the characteristic of a low transmission loss coefficient （αloss 0.55 dB/m） for fundamental mode （LP01） when the incident frequency is larger than 3.0 THz. The critical radii of the inside and outside cylinders have been found for the high-quality transmission. The large inside radius and the high transmission frequency result in a fiat transmission loss coefficient curve. As a strictly two-dimensional material, the double graphene surface rings perform better to improve the quality of transmission mode. These results provide a new idea for the research of the long-distance THz waveguide.

0.22 THz Waveguide Bandpass Filter with High Stop-Band Suppression

A terahertz（THz） waveguide band-pass filter using an iris inductive window coupled structure was designed and fabricated.The filter was designed at0.22 THz with a pass band of 20 GHz.The measured results show that the center frequency is 0.218 THz with a pass band of 0.205 THz to 0.231 THz,the minimum insertion loss is 1.26 d B at 0.224 THz,and the return loss is less than 13.1 d B.The stop-band suppression is65.6 d B at 0.193 THz and 51.8 d B at 0.243 THz,respectively,which means a good performance of high stop-band suppression.A good agreement exists between the measured S-parameters and the simulated ones,especially in the upper band.The proposed THz waveguide filter has potential applications in THz communications.

Design and optimization of terahertz directional coupler based on hybrid-cladding hollow waveguide with low confinement loss

We propose a design and optimization for directional coupling in terahertz hybrid-cladding hollow waveguide. It is composed of two square hollow waveguides which touch each other and are surrounded by a metallic layer. By employing the finite element method, the coupling performance and loss property are numerically investigated. Numerical results indi- cate that this directional coupler with hybrid-cladding can realize ultra-narrow-band coupling; it provides a low confinement loss performance： the confinement loss can reach as low as 6.27 × 10-5 cm- 1. Moreover, the further analyses of configura- tion and performance show that confinement loss and frequency range shift for the low-confinement-loss frequency regime can be realized and optimized by appropriately tuning the thickness values of the metallic and dielectric layer. In addition, through the further analysis of coupling performance, the possibilities of realizing ultra-narrow-band couplings in different frequency ranges are demonstrated. It is a powerful candidate for high precision optical fiber sensing, and communication in terahertz splitting fields.

Enhanced Terahertz Fingerprint Detection beyond Refractive Index Sensing in a Periodic Silicon Waveguide Cavity

Resonance shifting due to refractive index changes is used quite often in terahertz sensing, but it does not show the advantages of substance identification of terahertz technology. Different from that approach, we explored the use of a cavity to enhance the sensitivity of terahertz sensing while retaining the original capability of substance identification. The defect mode of a one-dimensional photonic crystal cavity composed of periodic holes etched into a silicon wire wavegnide was investigated for this purpose. The resonance of the defect mode was designed to match one characteristic absorption frequency of the sample. Due to the high dependence of the defect mode transmission on the material loss, the transmission sensitivity to the quantity of target was amplified significantly. The detection of alactose was used as an example, which demonstrates steady detection with its thickness of a few microns.

Terahertz multi-metal-wire hybrid-cladding hollow waveguide for refractive index sensing

We propose a design of terahertz refractive index sensing based on the multi-metal-wire（MMW） hybrid-cladding hollow waveguide. The proposed terahertz hybrid-cladding hollow waveguide comprises one air core in the center surrounding MMW surrounded dielectric. The central air core is used for filling lossless measurands and transmitting terahertz light. In particular, the refractive index sensing is realized by measuring the mode field area（MFA） variation of radially polarized mode. The modal effective refractive index, mode field intensity distribution, and mode field area properties responding to the measurand refractive indexes for different operating frequencies and structure dimensions are investigated, respectively.Simulations show that the proposed terahertz refractive index sensor can realize easily the measurement of the measurand refractive index. Meanwhile, the effects of operating frequency and structure parameters on sensitivity and measurement accuracy are also studied. In view of the trade-off between sensitivity and measurement accuracy, the reasonable choice of the operating frequency and structure parameters can optimize appropriately the sensitivity and measurement accuracy, and the sensitivity can reach approximately 0.585 mm^2/RIU（RIU is short for refraction index units） with the proper frequency and structure parameter.

Design of a Broadband E-Plane Power Combiner Based on Quarter-Arc Bent Rectangular Waveguides for Sub-THz and THz Wave

A method of designing an E-plane power combiner composed of two quarter-arc bent rectangular waveguides is proposed for sub-THz and THz waves. The quarter-arc bent-waveguide power combiner has a simple geometry which is easy to design and fabricate. By HFSS codes, the physical mechanism and performance of the power combiner are analyzed, and the relationship between the output characteristics and the structure/operating parameters is given. Simulation results show that our power combiner is suitable for the combining of two equalpower and reversed-phase signals, the bandwidth of the combiner is wide and can be adjusted by the radius of the quarter-arc, and the isolation performance of the combiner can be improved by adding thin film resistive septa at the junction of two quarter-arc bent waveguides. Meanwhile, an approximate method based on the analytic geometrical analysis is given to design this power combiner for different frequency bands.

Application of Ray Model for Terahertz Transmission Simulations of Tube Waveguide

Terahertz (THz) transmission simulations play an important role in THz technology researches, especially for the structural design of a THz waveguide. Ray model takes into account both structure parameter of waveguide and the divergence angle of beam light and could be an alternative way for THz transmission behavior simulations. In this paper, the ray model is used to calculate the transmission loss of tube waveguide, and the simulated transmission losses are presented to compare with the results calculated by COMSOL. The suitable THz frequency range of ray model is discussed by analyzing the transmission loss spectra of tube waveguides with various core sizes. The credibility of ray model on terahertz transmission simulations is demonstrated based on the experimental results tested by THz-TDS and calculated results.

A High Performance Terahertz Waveguide Detector Based on a Low-Barrier Diode

A Schottky barrier diode with low-barrier is presented, based on which a terahertz waveguide detector working at 500-600 GHz is designed and fabricated. By using the InGaAs/InP material system, the feature of the low barrier is obtained which greatly improves the performance of the detector. The measured typical voltage responsivity is about 900 V/W at 50-560 OHz and is about 400 V/W at 560 600 GHz. The proposed broadband waveguide detector has the characteristics of simple structure, compact size, low cost and high performance, and can be used in a variety of applications such as imaging, moleeuIar spectroscopy and atmospheric remote sensing.

Theoretical research on terahertz wave generation from planar waveguide by optimized cascaded difference frequency generation

A novel scheme for high-efficiency terahertz(THz)wave generation based on optimized cascaded difference frequency generation(OCDFG)with planar waveguide is presented.The phase mismatches of each-order cascaded difference frequency generation(CDFG)are modulated by changing the thickness of the waveguide,resulting in a decrement of phase mismatches in cascaded Stokes processes and an increment of phase mismatches in cascaded anti-Stokes processes simultaneously.The modulated phase mismatches enhance the cascaded Stokes processes and suppress the cascaded anti-Stokes processes simultaneously,yielding energy conversion efficiencies over 25%from optical wave to THz wave at 100 K.

Progress in Terahertz Waveguides

This paper summarizes the recent progress in Terahertz(THz) waveguides. Many THz waveguides of various sorts have been presented and examined, including dielectric THz waveguides, metal THz waveguides, THz fiber and photonic crystal THz waveguides. Their advantages and limitations are stated, and the perspective of research on Terahertz waveguides is discussed.

High-Power and High-Efficiency Operation of Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers at 3.3 THz

A high-power and high-effciency GaAs/A1GaAs-based terahertz （THz） quantum cascade laser structure emitting at 3.3 THz is presented. The structure is based on a hybrid bound-to-continuum transition and resonant-phonon extraction active region combined with a semi-insulating surface-plasmon waveguide. By optimizing material structure and device processing, the peak optical output power of 758mW with a threshold current density of 120 A/cm2 and a wall-plug effciency of 0.92% at 10K and 404mW at 77K are obtained in pulsed operation. The maximum operating temperature is as high as llS K. In the cw mode, a record optical output power of 160roW with a threshold current density of 178A/cm2 and a wall-plug efficiency of 1.32% is achieved at 1OK.

THz-Wave Generation from GaP THz Photonic Crystal Waveguides under Difference-Frequency Mixing

GaP terahertz (THz) two-dimensional (2D) photonic crystal (PC) waveguides with line defects were fabricated using inductively-coupled plasma reactive-ion etching (ICP-RIE) in Ar/Cl2 gas chemistries. THz-wave generation from the fabricated PC waveguides was demonstrated under collinear phase-matched difference-frequency generation (DFG), using Cr:Forsterite (Cr:F) lasers as the incident source. We compared the THz-wave output characteristics of the PC waveguides with that of GaP planar waveguides. The collinear phase-matching conditions in the DFG process were satisfied for 300- and 500-μm-wide PC waveguide structures at 0.7 and 0.6 THz, respectively. The additional output peaks that appeared near the edge of the photonic band gap, around 0.5 THz, were attributed to the guiding modes in the PC waveguide;no such peaks appeared in the non-patterned ridge waveguides. These experimental results suggest that the phonon-polariton confinement in THz-PC waveguides based on the GaP crystal could be used to enhance the nonlinear optical effect for THz-wave generation.

Vegetation scattering attenuation characteristics of terahertz wave

A terahertz(THz)wave transmitted through vegetation experiences both absorption and scattering caused by the air molecules and leaves.This paper presents the scattering attenuation characteristics of vegetation in a THz range.The theoretical path loss model near the vegetation yields the average attenuation of THz waves in a mixed channel composed of air and vegetation leaves.Furthermore,a simplified model of the vegetation structure is obtained for generic vegetation types based on a variety of parameters,such as leaf size,distribution,and moisture content.Finally,based on specific vegetation species and different levels of air humidity,the attenuation characteristics under different conditions are calculated,and the influence of different model parameters on the attenuation characteristics is obtained.

Synthesized All-Pass Waveguide for Ultrafast Electronics

Ultrashort pulse transmission has been recognized as a primary problem that fundamentally hinders the development of ultrafast electronics beyond the current nanosecond timescale.This requires a transmission line or waveguide that exhibits an all-pass frequency behavior for the transmitted ultrashort pulse signals.However,this type of waveguiding structure has not yet been practically developed;groundbreaking innovations and advances in signal transmission technology are urgently required to address this scenario.Herein,we present a synthesized all-pass waveguide that demonstrates record guidedwave controlling capabilities,including eigenmode reshaping,polarization rotation,loss reduction,and dispersion improvement.We experimentally developed two waveguides for use in ultrabroad frequency ranges(direct current(DC)-to-millimeter-wave and DC-to-terahertz).Our results suggest that the waveguides can efficiently transmit picosecond electrical pulses while maintaining signal integrity.This waveguide technology is an important breakthrough in the evolution of ultrafast electronics,providing a path towards frequency-engineered ultrashort pulses for low-loss and low-dispersion transmissions.

0.2THz平衡式二倍频器两路功率合成技术

针对GaAs肖特基二极管基倍频器输出功率低的问题,采用Y型结结构的波导功分器/功合器在倍频器子模块外部进行信号的合成,实现了输出功率的提升。设计实现了插入损耗低、幅度/相位一致性良好的Y型结结构的波导功分器/功合器。基于GaAs肖特基二极管单片工艺,研制了二倍频器子模块,以提高子模块的一致性并降低芯片结温。对波导功分器/功合器及二倍频子模块进行了装配和测试,测试结果表明,该外合成式二倍频器的工作频率为209~216 GHz,当输入功率大于600 mW时,在214 GHz频率下,峰值输出功率可达117 mW,转换效率达到18.5%,合成效率达86.5%。

1.03THz折叠波导慢波结构及电子光学系统研究

太赫兹真空电子器件成为未来主要的发展方向,本文对1.03 THz折叠波导慢波结构及电子光学系统进行了研究,分析了不同电子注通道形状对于折叠波导特性的影响,包括色散特性、耦合阻抗、衰减特性、功率、增益等,并且利用OPERA 3D软件设计了电子光学系统。仿真结果表明,在中心1.03 THz频率处,与矩形电子注通道折叠波导慢波结构相比,圆形电子注通道的结构色散曲线更为平缓,耦合阻抗提升6.9%,损耗降低6.8%;在10 GHz带宽内功率提升47.4%,增益提升1.2 dB,互作用长度缩短12.3%。在工作电压为17.4 kV时,阴极发射电流大于3 mA,电子注半径为0.012 mm,在均匀区永磁聚焦系统中可稳定传输。

基于皮肤-脂肪模型的太赫兹体内多输入多输出信道特性分析与建模

为探究太赫兹(THz)频段体内多输入多输出(MIMO)通信系统的传输特性,该文在0.8~1.2 THz下构建了精确的皮肤-脂肪模型,对皮肤-脂肪模型中垂直方向和水平方向的链路进行全波电磁仿真,分析太赫兹体内信道特性,建立路径损耗模型。首先,结合太赫兹频段人体组织的介电特性和人体皮肤的解剖学结构构建皮肤-脂肪模型。其次,对比分析了3条链路的路径损耗和阴影衰落,提出带有等效吸收因子的太赫兹体内路径损耗模型。最后,对3条链路的莱斯K因子、均方根时延扩展、MIMO容量进行分析。仿真分析表明,带有等效吸收因子的太赫兹体内路径损耗模型可以更准确地描述加长距离垂直链路2的路径损耗,发射端在体表可以增强MIMO容量。该文的工作可以为太赫兹体内通信系统的设计和优化提供参考。

基于石墨烯片的频率可调太赫兹天线

本文设计了一种基于石墨烯片的频率可调太赫兹天线,采用了折叠缝隙结构并使用共面波导馈电方式,以更好地实现阻抗匹配.通过调控在缝隙之间添加的4个石墨烯片的电导率,改变缝隙天线的等效长度,使天线在两种不同工作模式下的谐振频率分别为230.5 GHz和270.5 GHz.除此之外,在天线下方加载了方形封闭谐振环(Closed-Ring Resonator,CRR)构成的超表面,并使其谐振频率与天线的谐振频率匹配,将z轴负方向的辐射进行反射,使天线在两种工作模式下的增益提高至5.41 dBi和7.63 dBi,与无反射结构时相比分别增长2.48 dBi和3.55 dBi.

太赫兹传输波导器件研究进展

随着太赫兹技术的发展,太赫兹传输波导器件的研究成为待解决的重要问题之一。太赫兹波位于微波与红外光之间,寻找高效的传输、耦合器件一直是研究人员的目标。主要介绍了太赫兹传输波导研究现状,并总结了各类型太赫兹波导的优势与不足。根据材料与结构分别对金属波导、介质波导的研究进展进行了分析。其中金属波导包括裸金属线波导、微结构波导、空芯波导以及平板波导,介质波导包括介质空芯波导、多孔芯波导以及微结构波导。最后分别对太赫兹传输波导未来需要解决的研究方向进行了展望。

太赫兹时域光谱成像增强算法

低分辨率是扫描太赫兹时域光谱(THz-TDS)系统图像的一个重要缺点.本文提出了一种针对太赫兹时域光谱图像的超分辨率增强算法,该算法结合了多层感知机(MLP)和超分辨率卷积神经网络(SRCNN),创建了一个复合网络.本文算法针对太赫兹光谱图像的特点,通过引入新的目标函数,避免了传统机器学习算法需要采集或模拟生成大量训练集的弊端,实现了训练图像即目标图像的单幅光谱图像增强.为了实现这一目标,本文算法的基本原理是,让试件产生一个刚体位移,利用THz-TDS系统采集位移前后两幅三维(1个时间维,2个空间维)光谱图像作为输入数据.机器学习网络包括两部分:首先,利用一个MLP网络实现三维光谱图像到二维光强图像的转化;其次,采用传统针对二维图像的SRCNN网络获取一幅高分辨率图像,对位移前后图像处理后计算得到新的高分辨率图像的位移场,并将位移场方差作为目标函数,再通过机器学习算法,优化网络中的成像参数,实现太赫兹光谱图像的分辨率增强.典型验证性实验最终得到的峰值信噪比为42.65 dB,结构相似度为0.816,均比其他现有方法高,表明本文算法能获得良好的图像增强.