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Area of Science:

Photonics and Terahertz Science
Integrated Optics
Materials Science

Background:

Modern communication demands access to the terahertz (THz) region (100 GHz–10 THz) for greater bandwidth.
Integrated electronics face challenges at higher frequencies and lack direct optical links.
Existing electro-optic methods are limited by bulk crystals or sub-THz bandwidths, hindering miniaturization.

Purpose of the Study:

To overcome limitations in THz generation and detection.
To develop miniaturized, integrated photonic devices for the THz range.
To enable low-noise, broad bandwidth THz applications.

Main Methods:

Realization of photonic circuits integrating terahertz transmission lines on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN).
Utilizing TFLN for terahertz field confinement and phase-matched optical interaction.
Leveraging photonics for low-loss, high-speed control of THz signals.

Main Results:

Demonstration of miniaturized devices for terahertz generation and detection spanning four octaves (200 GHz to >3 THz).
Achieved low-noise performance and broad bandwidth capabilities.
Exhibited precise control over terahertz spectrum and amplitude.

Conclusions:

The developed TFLN photonic platform enables compact, power-efficient THz devices.
This technology bridges the gap between optical and microwave domains for THz applications.
Potential applications include telecommunications, spectroscopy, quantum electrodynamics, and computing.