We applied a spatial high-order finite-difference-time-domain (HO-FDTD) scheme to solve 2D Maxwell’s equations in order to develop a fluid model employed to study the production of terahertz radiation by the filament...We applied a spatial high-order finite-difference-time-domain (HO-FDTD) scheme to solve 2D Maxwell’s equations in order to develop a fluid model employed to study the production of terahertz radiation by the filamentation of two femtosecond lasers in air plasma. We examined the performance of the applied scheme, in this context, we implemented the developed model to study selected phenomena in terahertz radiation production, such as the excitation energy and conversion efficiency of the produced THz radiation, in addition to the influence of the pulse chirping on properties of the produced radiation. The obtained numerical results have clarified that the applied HO-FDTD scheme is precisely accurate to solve Maxwell’s equations and sufficiently valid to study the production of terahertz radiation by the filamentation of two femtosecond lasers in air plasma.展开更多
In this paper, the enhanced terahertz radiation transformed from surface plasmon polaritons, excited by a uniformly moving electron bunch, in a structure consisting of a monolayer graphene supported on a dielectric gr...In this paper, the enhanced terahertz radiation transformed from surface plasmon polaritons, excited by a uniformly moving electron bunch, in a structure consisting of a monolayer graphene supported on a dielectric grating with arbitrary profile is investigated. The results show that the grating profile has significant influence on the dispersion curves and radiation characteristics including radiation frequency and intensity. The dependence of dispersion and radiation characteristics on the grating shape for both the symmetric and asymmetric gratings is studied in detail. Moreover, we find that, for an asymmetric grating with certain profile, there exist two different diffraction types, and one of the two types can provide higher radiation intensity comparing to the other one. These results will definitely facilitate the practical application in developing a room-temperature, tunable, coherent and miniature terahertz radiation source.展开更多
In this paper, we make a theoretical investigation of the plasma-wave instability mechanism in a two-dimensional electron fluid in a high electron mobility transistor （HEMT） driven by the terahertz radiation in the ...In this paper, we make a theoretical investigation of the plasma-wave instability mechanism in a two-dimensional electron fluid in a high electron mobility transistor （HEMT） driven by the terahertz radiation in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. It is found that the resonant peaks of the gate-to-source/drain admittances and detection responsivity depend on the strength of the external magnetic field. Such phenomena can be used to produce a desired effect by adjusting the intensity of the magnetic field.展开更多
We carry out a theoretical study of nonlinear dynamics in terahertz-driven n＋nn＋ wurtzite InN diodes by using time-dependent drift diffusion equations. A cooperative nonlinear oscillatory mode appears due to the neg...We carry out a theoretical study of nonlinear dynamics in terahertz-driven n＋nn＋ wurtzite InN diodes by using time-dependent drift diffusion equations. A cooperative nonlinear oscillatory mode appears due to the negative differential mobility effect, which is the unique feature of wurtzite InN aroused by its strong nonparabolicity of the I＂1 valley. The appearance of different nonlinear oscillatory modes, including periodic and chaotic states, is attributed to the competition between the self-sustained oscillation and the external driving oscillation. The transitions between the periodic and chaotic states are carefully investigated using chaos-detecting methods, such as the bifurcation diagram, the Fourier spectrum and the first return map. The resulting bifurcation diagram displays an interesting and complex transition picture with the driving amplitude as the control parameter.展开更多
The excitonic optical absorption of GaAs bulk semiconductors under intense terahertz （THz） radiation is investigated numerically. The method of solving initial-value problems, combined with the perfect matched layer...The excitonic optical absorption of GaAs bulk semiconductors under intense terahertz （THz） radiation is investigated numerically. The method of solving initial-value problems, combined with the perfect matched layer technique, is used to calculate the optical susceptibility. In the presence of a driving THz field, in addition to the usual exciton peaks, 2p replica of the dark 2p exciton and even-THz-photon-sidebands of the main exciton resonance emerge in the continuum above the band edge and below the main exciton resonance. Moreover, to understand the shift of the position of the main exciton peak under intense THz radiation, it is necessary to take into consideration both the dynamical Franz-Keldysh effect and ac Stark effect simultaneously. For moderate frequency fields, the main exciton peak decreases and broadens due to the field-induced ionization of the excitons with THz field increasing. However, for high frequency THz fields, the characteristics of the exciton recur even under very strong THz fields, which accords with the recent experimental results qualitatively.展开更多
This paper theoretically studies the high-electron-mobility transistor （HEMT） driven by the terahertz radiation. It calculates the gate-to-source/drain admittance and the detection responsivity of the HEMT as a func...This paper theoretically studies the high-electron-mobility transistor （HEMT） driven by the terahertz radiation. It calculates the gate-to-source/drain admittance and the detection responsivity of the HEMT as a function of the signal frequency. It finds that the peaks of the admittances and the responsivity show redshift, and the heights of the peaks decrease with increasing the lengths of the source-to-gate and gate-to-drain spacing. Such phenomena may be useful in designing different HEMTs by utilizing the effects associated with the plasma oscillations excitation.展开更多
The tunneling ionization (TI) is the most dominated ionization process in the production of terahertz radiation by two femtosecond lasers, although its validity above the ionization threshold of some gases is uncertai...The tunneling ionization (TI) is the most dominated ionization process in the production of terahertz radiation by two femtosecond lasers, although its validity above the ionization threshold of some gases is uncertain. In the present research, we employ a 1D fluid code to simulate the efficiency of the produced terahertz radiation by two femtosecond laser beams in air plasma. Two ionization models in the context of the TI process which are the Ammosov-Delone-Krainov (ADK) for noble gases and its developed molecular ADK (MO-ADK) model for molecular gases are intrinsically used to conduct this study. The main target of the present research is to examine the validity of these models Above-Threshold-Ionization (ATI) of these gases. For this purpose, we simulated the ionization rate and the power spectrum of the produced radiation, in addition we numerically evaluated the efficiency of the produced radiation as function of the input beams intensity at particular energy fraction factor, relative phase and initial pulse duration of these beams. These calculations conducted for a selected noble gas at varying energy levels and a chosen molecular air plasma gas at different quantum numbers. Numerical results near and above the ionization threshold of the selected gases have clarified that the ADK and MO-ADK model are successful valid to study the efficiency of the produced THz radiation at low energy levels and small quantum numbers of the selected gases, meanwhile, with any further increase in the energy level and the quantum number values of these gases, both of the ADK and MO-ADK are failed to correctly analyze the efficiency process and estimate its fundamental parameters.展开更多
The paper presents the results of modern research on the effects of electromagnetic terahertz radiation in the frequency range 0.5-100 THz at different levels of power density and exposure time on the viability of nor...The paper presents the results of modern research on the effects of electromagnetic terahertz radiation in the frequency range 0.5-100 THz at different levels of power density and exposure time on the viability of normal and cancer cells. As an accompanying tool for monitoring the effect of radiation on biological cells and tissues, spectroscopic research methods in the terahertz frequency range are described, and attention is focused on the possibility of using the spectra of interstitial water as a marker of pathological processes. The problem of the safety of terahertz radiation for the human body from the point of view of its effect on the structures and systems of biological cells is also considered.展开更多
Terahertz biotechnology has been increasingly applied in various biomedical fields and has especially shown great potential for application in brain sciences.In this article,we review the development of terahertz biot...Terahertz biotechnology has been increasingly applied in various biomedical fields and has especially shown great potential for application in brain sciences.In this article,we review the development of terahertz biotechnology and its applications in the field of neuropsychiatry.Available evidence indicates promising prospects for the use of terahertz spectroscopy and terahertz imaging techniques in the diagnosis of amyloid disease,cerebrovascular disease,glioma,psychiatric disease,traumatic brain injury,and myelin deficit.In vitro and animal experiments have also demonstrated the potential therapeutic value of terahertz technology in some neuropsychiatric diseases.Although the precise underlying mechanism of the interactions between terahertz electromagnetic waves and the biosystem is not yet fully understood,the research progress in this field shows great potential for biomedical noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic applications.However,the biosafety of terahertz radiation requires further exploration regarding its two-sided efficacy in practical applications.This review demonstrates that terahertz biotechnology has the potential to be a promising method in the field of neuropsychiatry based on its unique advantages.展开更多
In neurons and myocytes,selective ion channels in the plasma membrane play a pivotal role in transducing chemical or sensory stimuli into electrical signals,underpinning neural and cardiac functionality.Recent advance...In neurons and myocytes,selective ion channels in the plasma membrane play a pivotal role in transducing chemical or sensory stimuli into electrical signals,underpinning neural and cardiac functionality.Recent advancements in biomedical research have increasingly spotlighted the interaction between ion channels and electromagnetic fields,especially terahertz(THz)radiation.This review synthesizes current findings on the impact of THz radiation,known for its deep penetration and non-ionizing properties,on ion channel kinetics and membrane fluid dynamics.It is organized into three parts:the biophysical effects of THz exposure on cells,the specific modulation of ion channels by THz radiation,and the potential pathophysiological consequences of THz exposure.Understanding the biophysical mechanisms underlying these effects could lead to new therapeutic strategies for diseases.展开更多
A Cherenkowtype terahertz electromagnetic radiation is revealed, which results efficiently from the collective effects in the time-domain of ultrafast pulsed electron current produced by ultrafast intense laser plasma...A Cherenkowtype terahertz electromagnetic radiation is revealed, which results efficiently from the collective effects in the time-domain of ultrafast pulsed electron current produced by ultrafast intense laser plasma interaction. The emitted pulse waveform and spectrum, and the dependence of laser pulse parameters on the structure of the radiation field are investigated numerically. The condition of THz radiation generation in this regime and Cherenkov geometry of the radiation field are studied analytically.展开更多
In this letter, we describe a coherent subpicosecond terahertz (THz) spectroscopy system based on non-resonant optical rectification for the generation of THz radiation. We studied the two-photon absorption (TPA) of Z...In this letter, we describe a coherent subpicosecond terahertz (THz) spectroscopy system based on non-resonant optical rectification for the generation of THz radiation. We studied the two-photon absorption (TPA) of ZnTe induced by femtosecond laser pulses via THz generation, and its influence on the generation of THz radiation. Experimental results demonstrated that the intensity of pump beam against TPA must be traded off to get an optimum generation of THz radiation. As an example, we measured absorption spectrum of water vapor by time-domain spectroscopy (TDS) in the frequency range from 0.5 to 2.5 THz with a high overall accuracy.展开更多
Terahertz(THz)radiation finds important applications in various fields,making the study of THz sources significant.Among different approaches,electron accelerator-based THz sources hold notable advantages in generatin...Terahertz(THz)radiation finds important applications in various fields,making the study of THz sources significant.Among different approaches,electron accelerator-based THz sources hold notable advantages in generating THz radiation with narrow bandwidth,high brightness,high peak power,and high repetition rate.To further improve the THz radiation energy,the bunching factor of the free electron bunch train needs to be increased.We propose and numerically reveal that,by adding an additional short-pulse drive beam before the main beam as the excitation source of nonlinear plasma wake,the bunching factor of the main beam can be further increased to∼0.94,even though with a relatively low charge,low current,and relatively diffused electron beam.Two such electron beams with loose requirements can be easily generated using typical photoinjectors.Our work provides a way for a new THz source with enhanced radiation energy.展开更多
Strong terahertz(THz)radiation provides a powerful tool to manipulate and control complex condensed matter systems.This review provides an overview of progress in the generation,detection,and applications of intense T...Strong terahertz(THz)radiation provides a powerful tool to manipulate and control complex condensed matter systems.This review provides an overview of progress in the generation,detection,and applications of intense THz radiation.The tabletop intense THz sources based on Ti:sapphire laser are reviewed,including photoconductive antennas(PCAs),optical rectification sources,plasma-based THz sources,and some novel techniques for THz generations,such as topological insulators,spintronic materials,and metasurfaces.The coherent THz detection methods are summarized,and their limitations for intense THz detection are analyzed.Applications of intense THz radiation are introduced,including applications in spectroscopy detection,nonlinear effects,and switching of coherent magnons.The review is concluded with a short perspective on the generation and applications of intense THz radiation.展开更多
We implemented a two-step Asymmetric Perfectly Matched Layer (APML) model in High-Order Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) algorithm for solving two-dimensional Maxwell’s equations. Initially, we applied the APML m...We implemented a two-step Asymmetric Perfectly Matched Layer (APML) model in High-Order Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) algorithm for solving two-dimensional Maxwell’s equations. Initially, we applied the APML method to the standard second-order FDTD algorithm to derive a two-step time-staggered APML (APML-2SS) and a two-step time-centered APML (APML-2SC) formulation for these equations, afterwards, we extended these formulations in high-order FDTD algorithm in order to derive a APML high-order FDTD (APML-HOFDTD) formulation for our Maxwell’s equations. To examine the performance and check out the accuracy of APML model, we conducted a numerical study using a 2D fluid where the three derived formulations were to analyze selected phenomena in terahertz radiation production by the filamentation of two femtosecond laser beams in air plasma. Numerical results illustrated that the two-step APML model is sufficiently accurate for solving our 2D Maxwell’s equations in high-order FDTD discretization and it demonstrated a great performance in studying the THz radiation production.展开更多
Low-noise terahertz(THz)radiation over 100 MV/cm generation by a linearly-polarized relativistic laser pulse interacting with a near-critical-density(NCD)plasma slab is studied by theory and particle-in-cell(PIC)simul...Low-noise terahertz(THz)radiation over 100 MV/cm generation by a linearly-polarized relativistic laser pulse interacting with a near-critical-density(NCD)plasma slab is studied by theory and particle-in-cell(PIC)simulations.A theoretical model is established to examine the dipole-like radiation emission.The THz radiation is attributed to the singlecycle low-frequency surface current,which is longitudinally constrained by the quasi-equilibrium established by the laser ponderomotive force and the ponderomotively induced electrostatic force.Through theoretical analysis,the spatiotemporal characteristics,polarization property of the THz radiation,and the relation between the radiation strength with the initial parameters of driving laser and plasma are obtained,which are in good consistence with the PIC simulation results.Furthermore,it is found by PIC simulations that the generation of thermal electrons can be suppressed within the appropriate parameter regime,resulting in a clear THz radiation waveform.The appropriate parameter region is given for generating a low-noise intense THz radiation with peak strength reaching 100 MV/cm,which could find potential applications in nonlinear THz physics.展开更多
A wakefield driven by a short intense laser pulse in a perpendicularly magnetized underdense plasma is studied analytically and numerically for both weakly relativistic and highly relativistic situations. Owing to the...A wakefield driven by a short intense laser pulse in a perpendicularly magnetized underdense plasma is studied analytically and numerically for both weakly relativistic and highly relativistic situations. Owing to the DC magnetic field, a transverse component of the electric fields associated with the wakefield appears, while the longitudinal wave is not greatly affected by the magnetic field up to 22 Tesla. Moreover, the scaling law of the transverse field versus the longitudinal field is derived. One-dimensional particle-in-cell simulation results confirm the analytical results. Wakefield transmission through the plasma-vacuum boundary, where electromagnetic emission into vacuum occurs, is also investigated numerically. These results are useful for the generation of terahertz radiation and the diagnosis of laser wakefields.展开更多
Terahertz radiation (THzR) consists of electromagnetic waves within the band of frequencies from 0.3 to 3 terahertz with the wavelengths of radiation in the range from 0.1 mm to 1 mm, respectively. The technology for ...Terahertz radiation (THzR) consists of electromagnetic waves within the band of frequencies from 0.3 to 3 terahertz with the wavelengths of radiation in the range from 0.1 mm to 1 mm, respectively. The technology for generating and manipulating THzR is still in its initial stage. Herein, we demonstrate that the wrinkled Si1–xGex/Si1–yGey films can be used as radiation sources, which emit electromagnetic waves (EMW) in a very wide range of the frequencies including the terahertz band from 0.3 to 3 THz and far IR from 3 THz to 20 THz. These findings provide the theoretical foundation for the wrinkled nanofilm radiation emission and may allow, to some extent, to fill the terahertz gap.展开更多
In this paper,we review the existing approaches for vortex and vector beam shaping and generation in the terahertz frequency range.The particular focus of this review is on the possibility of homogeneous topological c...In this paper,we review the existing approaches for vortex and vector beam shaping and generation in the terahertz frequency range.The particular focus of this review is on the possibility of homogeneous topological charge formation in the ultra-wide spectral interval inherent to ultrashort terahertz pulses.We review the available materials and components,analyse proposed and potentially possible solutions for broadband terahertz vortex and vector beam shaping,compare all developed approaches,and put forward a unified concept for constructing passive shapers of such beams from the existing component base.展开更多
In this paper,we demonstrate the capabilities of the terahertz pulse time-domain holography in visualisation,simulation,and assessment of broadband THz vortex beam formation dynamics upon its shaping by elements of be...In this paper,we demonstrate the capabilities of the terahertz pulse time-domain holography in visualisation,simulation,and assessment of broadband THz vortex beam formation dynamics upon its shaping by elements of beam converter,and further propagation and manipulation.By adding Jones matrix formalism to describe broadband optical elements,we highlight the differences in the spatio-spectral and spatio-temporal structure of the formed vortex and vector beams dependence on the modulator used and visualise their modal features.The influence of diffraction field structure from each element in the broadband vortex modulator is revealed in numerical simulation and the formed beams are analysed against the simplified Laguerre-Gaussian beam model.展开更多
文摘We applied a spatial high-order finite-difference-time-domain (HO-FDTD) scheme to solve 2D Maxwell’s equations in order to develop a fluid model employed to study the production of terahertz radiation by the filamentation of two femtosecond lasers in air plasma. We examined the performance of the applied scheme, in this context, we implemented the developed model to study selected phenomena in terahertz radiation production, such as the excitation energy and conversion efficiency of the produced THz radiation, in addition to the influence of the pulse chirping on properties of the produced radiation. The obtained numerical results have clarified that the applied HO-FDTD scheme is precisely accurate to solve Maxwell’s equations and sufficiently valid to study the production of terahertz radiation by the filamentation of two femtosecond lasers in air plasma.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2014CB339801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61231005,11305030,and 612111076)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.ZYGX2013J058)the National High-tech Research and Development Project of China(Grant No.2011AA010204)
文摘In this paper, the enhanced terahertz radiation transformed from surface plasmon polaritons, excited by a uniformly moving electron bunch, in a structure consisting of a monolayer graphene supported on a dielectric grating with arbitrary profile is investigated. The results show that the grating profile has significant influence on the dispersion curves and radiation characteristics including radiation frequency and intensity. The dependence of dispersion and radiation characteristics on the grating shape for both the symmetric and asymmetric gratings is studied in detail. Moreover, we find that, for an asymmetric grating with certain profile, there exist two different diffraction types, and one of the two types can provide higher radiation intensity comparing to the other one. These results will definitely facilitate the practical application in developing a room-temperature, tunable, coherent and miniature terahertz radiation source.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation for outstanding Young Scientists of China （Grant No 60425415）, the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No 10390162）, and the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology of China （Grant No 05XD14020）.
文摘In this paper, we make a theoretical investigation of the plasma-wave instability mechanism in a two-dimensional electron fluid in a high electron mobility transistor （HEMT） driven by the terahertz radiation in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. It is found that the resonant peaks of the gate-to-source/drain admittances and detection responsivity depend on the strength of the external magnetic field. Such phenomena can be used to produce a desired effect by adjusting the intensity of the magnetic field.
基金Project supported by Jiangsu University Initial funding for advanced talents,China (Grant No. 11JDG037)
文摘We carry out a theoretical study of nonlinear dynamics in terahertz-driven n＋nn＋ wurtzite InN diodes by using time-dependent drift diffusion equations. A cooperative nonlinear oscillatory mode appears due to the negative differential mobility effect, which is the unique feature of wurtzite InN aroused by its strong nonparabolicity of the I＂1 valley. The appearance of different nonlinear oscillatory modes, including periodic and chaotic states, is attributed to the competition between the self-sustained oscillation and the external driving oscillation. The transitions between the periodic and chaotic states are carefully investigated using chaos-detecting methods, such as the bifurcation diagram, the Fourier spectrum and the first return map. The resulting bifurcation diagram displays an interesting and complex transition picture with the driving amplitude as the control parameter.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No 60777017)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No 2007CB310405)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Scientists Foundation (Grant No 20060390323)K. C.Wong Education Foundation, Hong Kong, China
文摘The excitonic optical absorption of GaAs bulk semiconductors under intense terahertz （THz） radiation is investigated numerically. The method of solving initial-value problems, combined with the perfect matched layer technique, is used to calculate the optical susceptibility. In the presence of a driving THz field, in addition to the usual exciton peaks, 2p replica of the dark 2p exciton and even-THz-photon-sidebands of the main exciton resonance emerge in the continuum above the band edge and below the main exciton resonance. Moreover, to understand the shift of the position of the main exciton peak under intense THz radiation, it is necessary to take into consideration both the dynamical Franz-Keldysh effect and ac Stark effect simultaneously. For moderate frequency fields, the main exciton peak decreases and broadens due to the field-induced ionization of the excitons with THz field increasing. However, for high frequency THz fields, the characteristics of the exciton recur even under very strong THz fields, which accords with the recent experimental results qualitatively.
基金supported by the National Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China (Grant No 60425415)the National Science Foundation of China (Grant No 60721004)+1 种基金the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology, China (Grant Nos 06DJ14008 and 06CA07001)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No 2007CB310402)
文摘This paper theoretically studies the high-electron-mobility transistor （HEMT） driven by the terahertz radiation. It calculates the gate-to-source/drain admittance and the detection responsivity of the HEMT as a function of the signal frequency. It finds that the peaks of the admittances and the responsivity show redshift, and the heights of the peaks decrease with increasing the lengths of the source-to-gate and gate-to-drain spacing. Such phenomena may be useful in designing different HEMTs by utilizing the effects associated with the plasma oscillations excitation.
文摘The tunneling ionization (TI) is the most dominated ionization process in the production of terahertz radiation by two femtosecond lasers, although its validity above the ionization threshold of some gases is uncertain. In the present research, we employ a 1D fluid code to simulate the efficiency of the produced terahertz radiation by two femtosecond laser beams in air plasma. Two ionization models in the context of the TI process which are the Ammosov-Delone-Krainov (ADK) for noble gases and its developed molecular ADK (MO-ADK) model for molecular gases are intrinsically used to conduct this study. The main target of the present research is to examine the validity of these models Above-Threshold-Ionization (ATI) of these gases. For this purpose, we simulated the ionization rate and the power spectrum of the produced radiation, in addition we numerically evaluated the efficiency of the produced radiation as function of the input beams intensity at particular energy fraction factor, relative phase and initial pulse duration of these beams. These calculations conducted for a selected noble gas at varying energy levels and a chosen molecular air plasma gas at different quantum numbers. Numerical results near and above the ionization threshold of the selected gases have clarified that the ADK and MO-ADK model are successful valid to study the efficiency of the produced THz radiation at low energy levels and small quantum numbers of the selected gases, meanwhile, with any further increase in the energy level and the quantum number values of these gases, both of the ADK and MO-ADK are failed to correctly analyze the efficiency process and estimate its fundamental parameters.
文摘The paper presents the results of modern research on the effects of electromagnetic terahertz radiation in the frequency range 0.5-100 THz at different levels of power density and exposure time on the viability of normal and cancer cells. As an accompanying tool for monitoring the effect of radiation on biological cells and tissues, spectroscopic research methods in the terahertz frequency range are described, and attention is focused on the possibility of using the spectra of interstitial water as a marker of pathological processes. The problem of the safety of terahertz radiation for the human body from the point of view of its effect on the structures and systems of biological cells is also considered.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China,No.2017YFC0909200(to DC)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.62075225(to HZ)+1 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Medical Health Science and Technology Project,No.2023XY053(to ZP)Zhejiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medical Science and Technology Project,No.2023ZL703(to ZP).
文摘Terahertz biotechnology has been increasingly applied in various biomedical fields and has especially shown great potential for application in brain sciences.In this article,we review the development of terahertz biotechnology and its applications in the field of neuropsychiatry.Available evidence indicates promising prospects for the use of terahertz spectroscopy and terahertz imaging techniques in the diagnosis of amyloid disease,cerebrovascular disease,glioma,psychiatric disease,traumatic brain injury,and myelin deficit.In vitro and animal experiments have also demonstrated the potential therapeutic value of terahertz technology in some neuropsychiatric diseases.Although the precise underlying mechanism of the interactions between terahertz electromagnetic waves and the biosystem is not yet fully understood,the research progress in this field shows great potential for biomedical noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic applications.However,the biosafety of terahertz radiation requires further exploration regarding its two-sided efficacy in practical applications.This review demonstrates that terahertz biotechnology has the potential to be a promising method in the field of neuropsychiatry based on its unique advantages.
基金support from the Science and Technology Innovation 2030-Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence Project(2021ZD0201301 and 2021ZD0200204)and STI2030-Major Projects(2021ZD0202500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20221,32130044,T2241002,32200807)+1 种基金the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2018SHZDZX01 and 2021SHZDZX0103)ZJLab,Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai outstanding academic leaders plan(21XD1400400,21XD1400100).
文摘In neurons and myocytes,selective ion channels in the plasma membrane play a pivotal role in transducing chemical or sensory stimuli into electrical signals,underpinning neural and cardiac functionality.Recent advancements in biomedical research have increasingly spotlighted the interaction between ion channels and electromagnetic fields,especially terahertz(THz)radiation.This review synthesizes current findings on the impact of THz radiation,known for its deep penetration and non-ionizing properties,on ion channel kinetics and membrane fluid dynamics.It is organized into three parts:the biophysical effects of THz exposure on cells,the specific modulation of ion channels by THz radiation,and the potential pathophysiological consequences of THz exposure.Understanding the biophysical mechanisms underlying these effects could lead to new therapeutic strategies for diseases.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No10574010)
文摘A Cherenkowtype terahertz electromagnetic radiation is revealed, which results efficiently from the collective effects in the time-domain of ultrafast pulsed electron current produced by ultrafast intense laser plasma interaction. The emitted pulse waveform and spectrum, and the dependence of laser pulse parameters on the structure of the radiation field are investigated numerically. The condition of THz radiation generation in this regime and Cherenkov geometry of the radiation field are studied analytically.
文摘In this letter, we describe a coherent subpicosecond terahertz (THz) spectroscopy system based on non-resonant optical rectification for the generation of THz radiation. We studied the two-photon absorption (TPA) of ZnTe induced by femtosecond laser pulses via THz generation, and its influence on the generation of THz radiation. Experimental results demonstrated that the intensity of pump beam against TPA must be traded off to get an optimum generation of THz radiation. As an example, we measured absorption spectrum of water vapor by time-domain spectroscopy (TDS) in the frequency range from 0.5 to 2.5 THz with a high overall accuracy.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB2806703)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U22A6004,62301294,and 11835004)was funded by the National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Vacuum Electronics.
文摘Terahertz(THz)radiation finds important applications in various fields,making the study of THz sources significant.Among different approaches,electron accelerator-based THz sources hold notable advantages in generating THz radiation with narrow bandwidth,high brightness,high peak power,and high repetition rate.To further improve the THz radiation energy,the bunching factor of the free electron bunch train needs to be increased.We propose and numerically reveal that,by adding an additional short-pulse drive beam before the main beam as the excitation source of nonlinear plasma wake,the bunching factor of the main beam can be further increased to∼0.94,even though with a relatively low charge,low current,and relatively diffused electron beam.Two such electron beams with loose requirements can be easily generated using typical photoinjectors.Our work provides a way for a new THz source with enhanced radiation energy.
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFC1711905)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11774243,11774246,and 6167513)+2 种基金the Youth Innovative Research Team of Capital Normal University(No.19530050146)the Capacity Building for Science&Technology Innovation Fundamental Scientific Research Funds(Nos.19530050170 and 19530050180)the Scientific Research Base Development Program of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education.
文摘Strong terahertz(THz)radiation provides a powerful tool to manipulate and control complex condensed matter systems.This review provides an overview of progress in the generation,detection,and applications of intense THz radiation.The tabletop intense THz sources based on Ti:sapphire laser are reviewed,including photoconductive antennas(PCAs),optical rectification sources,plasma-based THz sources,and some novel techniques for THz generations,such as topological insulators,spintronic materials,and metasurfaces.The coherent THz detection methods are summarized,and their limitations for intense THz detection are analyzed.Applications of intense THz radiation are introduced,including applications in spectroscopy detection,nonlinear effects,and switching of coherent magnons.The review is concluded with a short perspective on the generation and applications of intense THz radiation.
文摘We implemented a two-step Asymmetric Perfectly Matched Layer (APML) model in High-Order Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) algorithm for solving two-dimensional Maxwell’s equations. Initially, we applied the APML method to the standard second-order FDTD algorithm to derive a two-step time-staggered APML (APML-2SS) and a two-step time-centered APML (APML-2SC) formulation for these equations, afterwards, we extended these formulations in high-order FDTD algorithm in order to derive a APML high-order FDTD (APML-HOFDTD) formulation for our Maxwell’s equations. To examine the performance and check out the accuracy of APML model, we conducted a numerical study using a 2D fluid where the three derived formulations were to analyze selected phenomena in terahertz radiation production by the filamentation of two femtosecond laser beams in air plasma. Numerical results illustrated that the two-step APML model is sufficiently accurate for solving our 2D Maxwell’s equations in high-order FDTD discretization and it demonstrated a great performance in studying the THz radiation production.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11774430,12075157,11775202,and 12175310)the Scientific Research Foundation of Hunan Provincial Education Department(Grant No.20A042).
文摘Low-noise terahertz(THz)radiation over 100 MV/cm generation by a linearly-polarized relativistic laser pulse interacting with a near-critical-density(NCD)plasma slab is studied by theory and particle-in-cell(PIC)simulations.A theoretical model is established to examine the dipole-like radiation emission.The THz radiation is attributed to the singlecycle low-frequency surface current,which is longitudinally constrained by the quasi-equilibrium established by the laser ponderomotive force and the ponderomotively induced electrostatic force.Through theoretical analysis,the spatiotemporal characteristics,polarization property of the THz radiation,and the relation between the radiation strength with the initial parameters of driving laser and plasma are obtained,which are in good consistence with the PIC simulation results.Furthermore,it is found by PIC simulations that the generation of thermal electrons can be suppressed within the appropriate parameter regime,resulting in a clear THz radiation waveform.The appropriate parameter region is given for generating a low-noise intense THz radiation with peak strength reaching 100 MV/cm,which could find potential applications in nonlinear THz physics.
基金supported in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.10734130,10925421,11075105)the National Basic Research Program of China(Nos.2007CB310406,2009GB105002)
文摘A wakefield driven by a short intense laser pulse in a perpendicularly magnetized underdense plasma is studied analytically and numerically for both weakly relativistic and highly relativistic situations. Owing to the DC magnetic field, a transverse component of the electric fields associated with the wakefield appears, while the longitudinal wave is not greatly affected by the magnetic field up to 22 Tesla. Moreover, the scaling law of the transverse field versus the longitudinal field is derived. One-dimensional particle-in-cell simulation results confirm the analytical results. Wakefield transmission through the plasma-vacuum boundary, where electromagnetic emission into vacuum occurs, is also investigated numerically. These results are useful for the generation of terahertz radiation and the diagnosis of laser wakefields.
文摘Terahertz radiation (THzR) consists of electromagnetic waves within the band of frequencies from 0.3 to 3 terahertz with the wavelengths of radiation in the range from 0.1 mm to 1 mm, respectively. The technology for generating and manipulating THzR is still in its initial stage. Herein, we demonstrate that the wrinkled Si1–xGex/Si1–yGey films can be used as radiation sources, which emit electromagnetic waves (EMW) in a very wide range of the frequencies including the terahertz band from 0.3 to 3 THz and far IR from 3 THz to 20 THz. These findings provide the theoretical foundation for the wrinkled nanofilm radiation emission and may allow, to some extent, to fill the terahertz gap.
文摘In this paper,we review the existing approaches for vortex and vector beam shaping and generation in the terahertz frequency range.The particular focus of this review is on the possibility of homogeneous topological charge formation in the ultra-wide spectral interval inherent to ultrashort terahertz pulses.We review the available materials and components,analyse proposed and potentially possible solutions for broadband terahertz vortex and vector beam shaping,compare all developed approaches,and put forward a unified concept for constructing passive shapers of such beams from the existing component base.
基金Russian Science Foundation,Project No 19-72-10147The work of A.G.is supported by EPSRC Grant No.EP/S018395/1。
文摘In this paper,we demonstrate the capabilities of the terahertz pulse time-domain holography in visualisation,simulation,and assessment of broadband THz vortex beam formation dynamics upon its shaping by elements of beam converter,and further propagation and manipulation.By adding Jones matrix formalism to describe broadband optical elements,we highlight the differences in the spatio-spectral and spatio-temporal structure of the formed vortex and vector beams dependence on the modulator used and visualise their modal features.The influence of diffraction field structure from each element in the broadband vortex modulator is revealed in numerical simulation and the formed beams are analysed against the simplified Laguerre-Gaussian beam model.
