7.5% optical-to-terahertz conversion efficiency through use of three-dimensional plasmonic electrodes

Shang-Hua Yang; Mohammed R. Hashemi; Christopher W. Berry; Mona Jarrahi

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7.5% optical-to-terahertz conversion efficiency through use of three-dimensional plasmonic electrodes

Shang-Hua Yang, Mohammed R. Hashemi, Christopher W. Berry and Mona Jarrahi

Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe - Technical Digest, Vol.2014-January, 6988690

2014

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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We present a high-efficiency photoconductive terahertz source based on high-aspect ratio plasmonic contact electrodes. Terahertz radiation powers up to 105 W are obtained at an optical pump power of 1.4 mW, exhibiting a record-high optical-to-terahertz conversion efficiency of 7.5%.

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Title: 7.5% optical-to-terahertz conversion efficiency through use of three-dimensional plasmonic electrodes
Translated title: 7.5% optical-to-terahertz conversion efficiency through use of three-dimensional plasmonic electrodes
Creators - without role: Shang-Hua Yang - University of Michigan
Mohammed R. Hashemi - University of Michigan
Christopher W. Berry - University of Michigan
Mona Jarrahi - University of Michigan
Identifiers: 9957776816606774
Academic Unit: Institute of Electronics Engineering, College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University
Language: English
Resource Type: Conference paper
Publication Details: Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe - Technical Digest, Vol.2014-January, 6988690

7.5% optical-to-terahertz conversion efficiency through use of three-dimensional plasmonic electrodes

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