WOP offers diffractive optical elements for THz frequencies – various types of custom elements suitable for your specific THz wave manipulation applications.
The terahertz frequency range ranges from 0.1 THz to 10 THz in an emerging wide research field with multiple applications – from communication to optical imaging or spectroscopy.
Various materials such as semiconductors, metals, polymers, or plastics can be used as functional materials.
One of the key applications is THz optical imaging which enables seeing through transparent and opaque materials.
Ultra short pulse laser processing is used as a precise tool to manufacture diffractive and custom optical elements.
Structured light, which refers to electromagnetic waves that exhibit significant variations in amplitude, phase, and polarization, has become a crucial area of focus in both optical research and practical applications.
Recent advancements in photonics and nanotechnology have greatly strengthened terahertz (THz) waves. They've not only found use in a variety of fields like communications, spectroscopic analysis, and non-destructive imaging, but they've also become an accessible and cost-effective platform for demonstrating innovative concepts.
When it comes to illumination, structured THz light consistently delivers better resolution and contrast than traditional methods. This capability is paving the way for exciting new applications in imaging and inverse scattering problems, allowing for more sophisticated assessments of the optical properties of the materials being studied.
