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Discrete Terahertz Beam Steering with an Electrically Controlled Liquid Crystal Device
Journal of Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves
  • Benedikt Scherger
  • Marco Reuter
  • Maik Scheller
  • Kristian Altmann
  • Nico Vieweg
  • Roman Dabrowski
  • Jason A. Deibel, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Martin Koch
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2012
Abstract

We present an electronic beam switching/steering device for operation at THz frequencies. The propagation direction of the THz beam is switched via electronic manipulation of the refractive index of a liquid crystal. The design of the steering device and the parameters of the liquid crystal are described and angle-dependent THz-TDS measurements of the beam steering are reported. This device is able to deflect the propagation direction of the THz beam by 6.3 °. This particular device approach offers a viable option for beam steering/switching in various THz applications including fiber switches, scanning imagers, and free-space communication systems in which the detector or emitter is in motion.

DOI
10.1007/s10762-012-9927-5
Citation Information
Benedikt Scherger, Marco Reuter, Maik Scheller, Kristian Altmann, et al.. "Discrete Terahertz Beam Steering with an Electrically Controlled Liquid Crystal Device" Journal of Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves Vol. 33 Iss. 11 (2012) p. 1117 - 1122 ISSN: 18666892
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jason_deibel/49/