Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy and Its Applications

The terahertz time-domain spectroscopy(THz-TDS)system and the related technology and the applications in Capital Normal University are presented.The most often used THz-TDS system as a spectroscopic measurement setup in our lab is introduced in detail,including the THz radiation source,the THz detection method and its measurement,and the control system.THz spectra of various materials is summarized and discussed.These materials include but not limited to two kinds of typical matter—the illegal drugs and explosives.The biological macro-molecules,cosmetics and fine chemical materials,edible pigments and food additives,homocysteic acid and related compounds,heavy ions in soil,Chinese medicines,tobacco and crops,oil and chemical products,carbon nanotubes,superconductors,and various semiconductors and their heterojunctions,are presented.THz emissions from the InAs and InN semiconductors surface are compared.THz spectral investigation of metallic mesh structures is summarized.Finally,an outlook of THz spectroscopic applications is given.