Semiconductor TeraHertz Technology

Key advances in Semiconductor Terahertz (THz) Technology now promises important new applications enabling scientists and engineers to overcome the challenges of accessing the so-called "terahertz gap".  This pioneering reference explains the fundamental methods and surveys innovative techniques in the generation, detection and processing of THz waves with solid-state devices, as well as illustrating their potential applications in security and telecommunications, among other fields.With contributions from leading experts, Semiconductor Terahertz Technology: Devices and Systems at Room Temperature Operation  comprehensively and systematically  covers semiconductor-based room temperature operating sources such as photomixers, THz antennas, radiation concepts and THz propagation as well as room-temperature operating THz detectors.The second part of the book focuses on applications such as the latest photonic and electronic THz systems as well as emerging THz technologies including: whispering gallery resonators, liquid crystals, metamaterials and graphene-based devices.This book will provide support for practicing researchers and professionals and will be an indispensable reference to graduate students in the field of THz technology.Key features: Includes crucial theoretical background sections to photomixers, photoconductive switches and electronic THz generation & detection.Provides an extensive overview of semiconductor-based THz sources and applications.Discusses vital technologies for affordable THz applications.Supports teaching and studying increasingly popular courses on semiconductor THz technology.