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Tamm-cavity terahertz detector.

Xuecou Tu^1,2, Yichen Zhang³, Shuyu Zhou³

¹Research Institute of Superconductor Electronics (RISE), School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China. tuxuecou@nju.edu.cn.

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Researchers developed a novel terahertz detector within a Tamm cavity, achieving a record Q value of 10¹⁷. This advancement enables stronger terahertz-wave-matter interactions for advanced material studies.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Terahertz Spectroscopy
Materials Science

Background:

Terahertz (THz) waves possess long wavelengths, enabling unique interactions with matter.
Efficiently fabricating cavities for strong THz-matter interactions is crucial for exploiting these properties.
Existing THz detectors often lack the necessary sensitivity and interaction strength.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a high-performance terahertz detector integrated into a Tamm cavity.
To achieve record-high Q values for enhanced THz-matter interactions.
To provide a versatile platform for developing advanced THz devices.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a Tamm cavity comprising an Si/air distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) and a metal reflector.
Integration of a niobium nitride (Nb₅N₆) microbolometer detector within the cavity on a substrate.
Tuning the resonant frequency by adjusting the substrate layer thickness.
Utilizing a simple assembly process for detector and DBR integration.

Main Results:

Achieved a record Q value of 10¹⁷ for the terahertz detector in the Tamm cavity.
Obtained a narrow bandwidth of 469 MHz for direct detection.
Demonstrated control over the resonant frequency via substrate thickness.
Enabled a simple assembly process for large pixel-array detectors.

Conclusions:

The developed Tamm-cavity terahertz detector offers unprecedented Q values and interaction strength.
This versatile platform facilitates the creation of high-performance terahertz devices.
Opens new avenues for studying strong terahertz-wave-matter interactions.