THz generation in a photo-activated periodically-biased semiconductor

Joseph Peñano*, Phillip Sprangle, Daniel Gordon, Bahman Hafizi, Arie Zigler

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Abstract

A high-intensity short laser pulse, propagating obliquely to the surface of a periodically biased semiconductor array can photo-ionize the medium and generate a periodic current density. The transient current density can be a source of THz radiation over a wide frequency range.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIRMMW-THz 2010 - 35th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, Conference Guide
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event35th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2010 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 5 Sep 201010 Sep 2010

Publication series

NameIRMMW-THz 2010 - 35th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, Conference Guide

Conference

Conference35th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2010
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period5/09/1010/09/10

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