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Maximum-likelihood parameter estimation in terahertz time-domain spectroscopy
Abstract:
We present a maximum-likelihood method for parameter estimation in terahertz time-domain spectroscopy. We derive the likelihood function for a parameterized frequency response function, given a pair of time-domain waveforms with known time-dependent noise amplitudes. The method provides parameter estimates that are superior to other commonly used methods and provides a reliable measure of the goodness of fit. We also develop a simple noise model that is parameterized by three dominant sources and derive the likelihood function for their amplitudes in terms of a set of repeated waveform measurements. We demonstrate the method with applications to material characterization.
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