We review pioneering and recent studies of the conductivity of solid state systems at
terahertz frequencies. A variety of theoretical formalisms that describe the terahertz …

Conceived over 30 years ago, photoconductive (PC) emitters have proved essential in the
development and spread of terahertz technology. Since then, not only have they been used …

Generation of high‐power radiation in terahertz frequency range 0.3–10 THz is a fast
developing research area attracting considerable interest over the past years due to its …

Efficient terahertz generation and detection are a key prerequisite for high performance
terahertz systems. Major advancements in realizing efficient terahertz emitters and detectors …

Generation and measurement of ultrashort, subpicosecond pulses of electromagnetic
radiation with their characteristic Fourier spectra that reach far into terahertz (THz) frequency …

All-optical control of terahertz pulses is essential for the development of optoelectronic
devices for next-generation quantum technologies. Despite substantial research in THz …

Photoconductive switches were the key components that allowed the generation and
detection of coherent broadband electromagnetic pulses at terahertz frequencies, opening …

The carrier dynamics of photoexcited electrons in the vicinity of the surface of (NH 4) 2 S-
passivated GaAs were studied via terahertz emission spectroscopy and optical-pump …

A semi-classical Monte Carlo model for studying three-dimensional carrier dynamics in
photoconductive switches is presented. The model was used to simulate the process of …

Photoconductive detectors are convenient devices for detecting pulsed terahertz radiation.
We have optimized Fe+ ion-damaged InP materials for photoconductive detector signal to …