Terahertz generation by optical rectification in GaAs and related materials

Authors

R. A. Lewis, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

32553

Publication Details

Lewis, R. A. (2009). Terahertz generation by optical rectification in GaAs and related materials. Conference on lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO / 8th Pacific Rim 2009) (pp. 1-1). USA: IEEE.

Abstract

Ultrashort near-infrared laser pulses may generate terahertz radiation by transient current effects, including surface field and photo-Dember effects, and optical rectification. Distinguishing these effects in GaAs and related materials will be discussed.