Possibilities and challenges of material parameter extraction by THz time domain spectroscopy

Authors

  • Oleksandr Ju. Sushko Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7738-6421
  • Rob S. Donnan Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom
  • Rostyslav F. Dubrovka Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6900-1819
  • Bin Yang Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom
  • K. Shala Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1109/ICATT.2011.6170763

Abstract

There are some sources of uncertainty and misunderstanding in the process of material parameter extraction by THz Time Domain Spectrometry (THz-TDS) that are not initially evident. This article aims to analyze the most common mistakes in interpreting THz-TDS measurements. Experimental evidence is shown where relevant.

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Published

2011-09-25

Issue

2011: ICATT’2011 - Proc. of VIII Int. Conf. on Antenna Theory and Techniques

Section

Microwave technologies application