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Simulation, Fabrication and Characterization of THz Metamaterial Absorbers
Published on: December 27, 2012
A Review of Thermal Detectors of THz Radiation Operated at Room Temperature
Zbigniew Bielecki1, Janusz Mikolajczyk1, Jacek Wojtas1
1Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, S. Kaliskiego Str. 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland.
Abstract:
This article concerns optical detection issues in the terahertz (THz) range. This is a kind of guide to various types of uncooled thermal detectors in the most often applications. Particular attention is paid to the principle of their operation, technology, and practical features. In addition, some detection methods were also characterized by comparing their performances. The article ends with a performance summary of the selected THz thermal detectors.
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