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Generation of submillimeter-wave radiation with GaAs TUNNETT diodes and InP gunn devices in a second or higher harmonic mode

  • University of Leeds

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Abstract

Efficient second-harmonic power extraction was demonstrated recently with GaAs TUNNETT diodes up to 235 GHz and with InP Gunn devices up to 325 GHz. This paper discusses the latest theoretical and experimental results from second-harmonic power extraction at submillimeter-wave frequencies and explores the potential of using power extraction at higher harmonic frequencies to generate continuous-wave radiation with significant output power levels at frequencies above 325 GHz. Initial experimental results are more than 50 μW at 356 GHz from a GaAs TUNNETT diode in a third-harmonic mode and at least 0.2-5 μW in the frequency range 400-560 GHz from InP Gunn devices in a third or higher harmonic mode. The spectral output of these submillimeter-wave sources was analyzed with a simple Fourier-transform terahertz spectrometer and, up to 415 GHz, with a spectrum analyzer and appropriate harmonic mixers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics
EditorsM. Thumm, W. Wiesbeck
Pages117-118
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 2004
EventConference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics - Karlsruhe, Germany
Duration: Sep 27 2004Oct 1 2004

Publication series

NameConference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics

Conference

ConferenceConference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityKarlsruhe
Period09/27/0410/1/04

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