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Controlling spatial chirp in terahertz (THz) waves is crucial for THz sensor performance. This study shows that adjusting the pump beam spot size during optical rectification in LiNbO3 prisms significantly impacts THz pulse characteristics and generation efficiency.

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  • Optics and Photonics
  • Terahertz Science and Technology
  • Laser Physics

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  • Broadband terahertz (THz) waves generated by femtosecond lasers often exhibit spatial chirp, impacting sensor performance.
  • Spatial chirp, an angular dispersion-dependent frequency variation, affects THz sensor frequency, bandwidth, and intensity responses.
  • Improving THz sensor capabilities necessitates control over the chirped characteristics of broadband THz sources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of pump-beam spot size on the generation of chirped terahertz waves.
  • To understand the underlying properties governing chirped THz pulse generation.
  • To optimize THz generation for enhanced sensor applications.

Main Methods:

  • Generation of chirped THz waves using optical rectification in a LiNbO3 prism with pulse front tilt.
  • Systematic study of pump-beam spot size effects using a telescope system for manipulation.
  • Analysis of THz pulse scanning spectra and generation efficiency under varying pump spot diameters.

Main Results:

  • A smaller pump spot diameter (1.8 mm) resulted in a narrower THz pulse scanning spectrum with multiple distinct peaks.
  • A larger pump spot diameter (3.7 mm) led to increased efficiency in THz pulse generation.
  • Variations in pump pulse spot size were found to influence the underlying properties of chirped THz pulse generation.

Conclusions:

  • Pump-beam spot size is a critical parameter for controlling spatial chirp and optimizing THz generation.
  • Understanding these effects allows for tailored THz sources for specific sensor requirements.
  • This research contributes to the development of advanced THz sensing technologies.