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Area of Science:

Spectroscopy
Optics and Photonics
Materials Science

Background:

Terahertz (THz) emission spectroscopy is a powerful tool for material characterization.
Accurate determination of the time origin in THz waveforms is crucial for reliable analysis.
Existing methods for time origin determination have limitations in accuracy and applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel method for precise time origin determination in THz emission spectroscopy.
To leverage causality and Kramers-Kronig relations for improved accuracy.
To provide a robust technique applicable when partial phase information is available.

Main Methods:

Formulation of a method based on the singly subtractive Kramers-Kronig relation.
Application of the method to simulated and observed THz emission data.
Analysis of the accuracy of time origin determination.

Main Results:

The proposed method accurately determines the time origin in THz waveforms.
Detection accuracy is an order of magnitude higher than temporal resolution.
The method is effective even with partial phase information within the measurement range.

Conclusions:

The developed method offers a significant advancement in THz emission spectroscopy.
It enables more precise analysis of THz waveforms by accurately setting the time origin.
This technique enhances the reliability and resolution of THz spectroscopic measurements.