Difference-frequency generation in AlGaAs Bragg reflection waveguides

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (14) ◽  
pp. 2334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun-Bo Han ◽  
Payam Abolghasem ◽  
Dongpeng Kang ◽  
Bhavin J. Bijlani ◽  
Amr S. Helmy
Keyword(s):  
Bragg Reflection ◽  
Difference Frequency Generation ◽  
Difference Frequency ◽  
Frequency Generation ◽  
Bragg Reflection Waveguides

scholarly journals Spectroscopic Imaging with an Ultra-Broadband (1–4 THz) Compact Terahertz Difference-Frequency Generation Source

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 336
Author(s):  
Atsushi Nakanishi ◽  
Shohei Hayashi ◽  
Hiroshi Satozono ◽  
Kazuue Fujita
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Technique ◽  
Spectroscopic Imaging ◽  
Difference Frequency Generation ◽  
Difference Frequency ◽  
Quality Monitoring ◽  
Terahertz Emission ◽  
Mid Infrared ◽  
Quantum Cascade ◽  
Frequency Generation ◽  
Multi Mode

We demonstrate spectroscopic imaging using a compact ultra-broadband terahertz semiconductor source with a high-power, mid-infrared quantum cascade laser. The electrically pumped monolithic source is based on intra-cavity difference-frequency generation and can be designed to achieve an ultra-broadband multi-mode terahertz emission spectrum extending from 1–4 THz without any external optical setup. Spectroscopic imaging was performed with three frequency bands, 2.0 THz, 2.5 THz and 3.0 THz, and as a result, this imaging technique clearly identified three different tablet components (polyethylene, D-histidine and DL-histidine). This method may be highly suitable for quality monitoring of pharmaceutical materials.

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