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Terahertz Technology |
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The development of low-loss, heterodyne detection systems operating at terahertz frequencies is essential for many applications including molecular-line radio astronomy, atmospheric remote sensing and plasma diagnostics. Such systems require (a) detectors with low intrinsic noise and large instantaneous bandwidth, and (b) high frequency sources of continuous-wave power. |
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Other applications, such as radar and high-speed telecommunications are waiting for cost-effective technology to become available. For both specialised scientific applications such as astronomy and mass-market applications such as communications, it is evident that future generations of instrumentation will require a more integrated approach to device fabrication. |
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The THz Technology Group at Bath are involved in the development of novel technologies aimed at all these applications. Much of our work involves micromachining --- the use of microfabrication methods such as etching, photolithography and electroforming to manufacture not just high frequency devices, but also the embedding structures in which they are mounted. |
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Our work can broadly be grouped into the following areas:
For further information, please contact:
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Dr Steven Davies |
Tel: +44 1225 386472 |
SRD 21 Jan 05