A traveling-wave THz photomixer based on angle-tuned phase matching

作者: Shuji Matsuura , Geoffrey A. Blake , Rolf A. Wyss , J. C. Pearson , Christoph Kadow

DOI: 10.1063/1.124042

关键词: OptoelectronicsLaser beamsBandwidth (signal processing)PhysicsTraveling waveOpticsStriplineInterference (wave propagation)Thz wavesTerahertz radiationPhase matching

摘要: A traveling-wave THz photomixer based on a free-space optical-THz phase-matching scheme is proposed. dc-biased coplanar strip line fabricated low-temperature-grown GaAs serves as the active area of device, and illuminated by two noncollinear laser beams which generate interference fringes that are accompanied waves. The device with laser-power-handling capability over 300 mW 3-dB bandwidth 1.8 was experimentally demonstrated. results show photomixers have potential to surpass small-area designs.

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