Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy based on nonlinear optics

J. I.E. Shan, Ajay Nahata, Tony F. Heinz

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Abstract

We present a brief review of the use of nonlinear optics for broadband terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy with femtosecond laser pulses. The generation of THz pulses is accomplished by optical rectification and coherent detection by electro-optic sampling or field-induced second-harmonic generation. The approach permits exceptional time response, as well as the possibility for multichannel detection schemes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)31-48
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Nonlinear Optical Physics and Materials
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2002

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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