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    • Terahertz (THz) science and technology
    • Nonlinear optics
    • Solid-state physics

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    • Terahertz (THz) wave techniques are increasingly vital across diverse scientific and technological fields.
    • Practical applications of THz science are hindered by limitations in high-power emitters, sensitive detectors, and efficient active devices like amplifiers.
    • Developing practical THz solutions requires advancements in key components for signal generation, detection, and amplification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate direct amplification of terahertz (THz) waves at room temperature.
    • To address the need for efficient quasi-optical active devices in THz systems.
    • To enhance the practicality and applicability of THz frequency techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing magnesium oxide-doped lithium niobate (MgO:LiNbO3) crystals as a nonlinear gain medium.
    • Employing an optical parametric process for THz wave amplification.
    • Injecting the input THz wave as a seed beam alongside a pump beam into the nonlinear crystal.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved direct amplification of terahertz (THz) waves at room temperature.
    • Reported signal gain exceeding 30 dB.
    • Demonstrated amplification with an input THz pulse energy below 1 picojoule (pJ).

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method enables convenient and efficient amplification of THz waves.
    • This advancement is expected to significantly contribute to the broader applicability of THz frequency techniques.
    • The use of MgO:LiNbO3 crystals offers a promising route for practical THz amplification.