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Terahertz generation in quasi-phase-matching structures

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Quasi-phase-matching (QPM) technology is considered one of the efficient ways to generate a coherent narrowband terahertz (THz) source. This review addresses two main QPM structures, such as periodically poled nonlinear crystals and optically oriented semiconductors. After briefly introducing the basic principles of QPM structures for THz radiation, we present the device specifications of the existing narrowband tunable THz source. In the outlook, we discuss the forthcoming prospective materials and domain engineering challenges that must be overcome in the limit of output power and system size on THz source from the viewpoint of a commercially viable lightweight THz system.

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Acknowledgements

Author would like to thank Mr. Back for the data fitting of Fig. 1. Gratefully acknowledge support by vehicle AI Convergence R& D Program through the National IT Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (NIPA) funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(S0315-21-1001-C01). Also partially support by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government MSIT (No 2021R1A2C100713011) and supported by GIST Research Institute (GRI) grant funded by the GIST on 2022.

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Yu, N.E. Terahertz generation in quasi-phase-matching structures. J. Korean Phys. Soc. 81, 580–586 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40042-022-00486-y

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