AP3701 Submm and terahertz physics and applications

The submm and terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum, which spans from 100 GHz to 10 THz, has attracted a lot of attention in recent years due to the developments in new detection and generation techniques and due to the applications for astronomic observations in space and the potential applications as an imaging technique for security, communications and biomedical applications. The Submm&THz frequency range is rapidly emerging which allows unearthing new science and technology. We wish to provide a course in which students can get an introduction and learn the basic physics & principle, and will also be updated with the latest developments. 

The course will focus on the topics like Photonics, Time-Domain Spectroscopy, Antenna/Waveguide, terahertz detectors and sources, THz Space application.

Here the titles of all the different lectures given:

1. Introduction to THz. Light Interaction with Matter

2. THz photonics (THz fibers, Photonic crystals & Metamaterials. High THz fields. Nonlinear interaction of THz waves with matter)

3. THz Imaging (THz Time Domain spectroscopy, Transmission, Reflection, Time of Flight Tomography, Near field, Tomography)

4. THz Sensing (Application to Chemistry, Security, Biology & Medicine; Pump-probe experiment)

5. Submm & THz Coupling (Waveguide, Si Lens, Antennas) 

6. Sources 

7. Nano-detectors and cameras

8. Submm & THz Sensing instruments from space ( as a few examples)

Additionally:
A case study and design of an space instrument by a subgroup of students (Adam/Gao) (To be announced)

Teachers

Last modified: 2023-11-02