Optoelectronics 2006: TERAHERTZ AND GIGAHERTZ ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS V
21–26 January 2006
San Jose, California, USA
The terahertz region (0.3THz – 10THz) of the electromagnetic spectrum is laid between the millimeter wave and the optical regions. Since our society is becoming highly information-oriented, it is imperative that the potential of this region to handle high-density information and wider bandwidth communications is properly exploited. Furthermore, this region provides unique and useful diagnostic tools for research fields such as new material development, remote sensing (air pollution and ozone depletion, etc.), and nuclear fusion plasma measurement. This conference features the latest research and development in detection, generation, and application of terahertz radiation for space-based communications, potentially short-range terrestrial and airborne communications and near object analysis, astronomy, solar system studies, remote sensing of Earth’s atmosphere, and other newly developed interest such as those in biomedical, healthcare and homeland security applications.
The goal of this conference is to facilitate the discussion and communication necessary for the advancement of Terahertz electronics and photonics among people, research groups, research institutes, and corporation in the US and from abroad particularly, Asia and Europe, who are working to develop sources, detectors, imaging systems, telecommunication/transmission network, biomedical and medical applications.
Tunable and compact THz sources as small package backward wave oscillators, quantum-cascade lasers, III-V compound semiconductor based HEMT heterostructures and others are considered. In addition, frequency domain technique for generation of THz radiation is used for THz and sub-THz signal generators and detectors working on various principles. The time domain technique for generation of Terahertz uses femtosecond optical pulses derived from Ti-Sapphire lasers. New types of THz generators, detectors, and systems are welcomed.
The ability of modern system to obtain and transmit data, images, and other terabits information through telecommunication networks will be discussed to define the prospects of Tera-bit-communications.
Terahertz radiation penetrates throughout many visually opaque objects and materials on enough depth to obtain THz-absorbency/reflectance information inside biological, chemical or complex composite objects. Sensitivity of many potentially harmful gases to THz spectrum of waves offers the prospect of their detection and identification. THz radiation is absorbed by molecules of water and various materials due to radiational-vibrational transitions belonging to THz region. THz radiation is non destructive for living cells and tissues generally due to safe, lower-power, non-ionizing radiation with no real perceived health risks. The Terahertz systems for inspection in homeland security, biomedical and health care applications are highly desirable.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Sources
* solid state and electron beam devices
* multipliers, photomixers, lasers
* novel devices, both semiconductor and superconductor
* time-domain techniques
* frequency-domain techniques
* optical techniques
Heterodyne detection techniques
* mixers, including Schottky diode, SIS, and hot electron bolometers
Direct detection techniques
* detector technologies including multiplexed readouts, matrix, cameras, CCD
Components
* antennas, coupling structures, and other passive components/circuits
* optical and quasi-optical components and methods
Terahertz spectroscopy
* properties of materials
* focal plane imaging and scanning near-field microscopy for THz region
Special interest
* pulsed THz technology
* quantum effect in the interaction between electron and light
Communication applications
* high-speed information data transmission through telecommunication networks
* wider bandwidth communications
Space applications
* THz Space projects and applications, astrophysics, imaging, and remote sensing
Non-space projects and applications
* biomedical applications
* health care applications
* homeland security
* other topics of interest to the THz community
Instrument systems and architectures
* inspection and transmission systems
* advanced detection and screening systems
Advanced techniques
* micromachining/MEMS Techniques for THz
* photonic crystal and nanophotonic technologies
For more information
Please see the TERAHERTZ AND GIGAHERTZ ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS V Website.