This research
and reference text provides a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the
state-of-the-art in terahertz electronics research Covering the fundamentals,
operational principles, and theoretical aspects of the field, the book equips
the reader to take the practical steps involved in the fabrication of devices
that work in the terahertz frequency range. Volume two focuses on optical
devices and their applications, providing a detailed discussion of bolometers,
Golay cells, pyroelectric detectors, optical rectification and electro-optic
effect-based components, photoconductive antennas, photomixers, quantum cascade
and optically-pumped gas lasers. Applications of terahertz electronics in
communication, spectroscopy and imaging are also described. Intended for
researchers and professionals in the field, the text is an essential reference
for anyone working at the cutting edge of terahertz electronics.



Key Features:







Provides a comprehensive review of the
state-of-the-art in terahertz electronics research



This volume
covers photothermal methods, THz optoelectronics and applications in
communications, imaging and spectroscopy



Includes
fundamentals, operational principles, theoretical aspects of devices and
circuits, and advanced research



Includes
discussion sections and illustrative numerical problems



Provides an
up-to-date, cohesive text for researchers and professionals, and acts as
valuable supplementary reading for electronic engineering students