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Liangliang Zhang1, Hua Zhong, Chao Deng

  • 1Beijing Key Lab for Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging, Capital Normal University, No 105 XiSanHuan BeiLu, Beijing 100048, China. zhlliang@126.com

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We developed a terahertz wave polarization analysis method using quartz crystals to measure polarization rotation. This technique effectively extracts polarization angles from terahertz waves, showing potential for low-absorbance materials in analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Terahertz Spectroscopy
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Terahertz (THz) wave polarization analysis is crucial for material characterization and imaging.
  • Existing methods for THz polarization analysis can be limited by material absorbance and complexity.
  • Developing robust and efficient THz polarization analysis techniques is an ongoing research area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel terahertz wave polarization analysis method.
  • To extract the polarization rotation angle of terahertz waves with respect to the horizontal direction.
  • To evaluate the suitability of low-absorbance birefringent materials for THz polarization analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a quartz crystal as a polarization analyzer with its optical axis fixed at a 45-degree orientation.
  • Generated terahertz waves using two-color laser-induced gas plasma.
  • Extracted the polarization angle by measuring the transmitted ordinary and extraordinary beams through the quartz crystal.

Main Results:

  • Successfully demonstrated a method for extracting the polarization rotation angle of terahertz waves.
  • Quantified the polarization angle with respect to the horizontal direction.
  • Showcased the effectiveness of the quartz crystal as a polarization analyzer in the terahertz frequency range.

Conclusions:

  • The presented terahertz wave polarization analysis method is effective for determining polarization rotation angles.
  • Quartz crystals, with their low absorbance in the terahertz region, are suitable for polarization analysis.
  • Low-absorbance birefringent materials are promising candidates for advanced terahertz polarization analysis applications.