Zheng, XuemeiMcLaughlin, Colin V.Cunningham, PaulHayden, L. Michael2021-08-272021-08-272007-02-01Zheng, Xuemei et al.; Terahertz science and applications based on poled electro-optic polymers; Proceedings Volume 6472, Terahertz and Gigahertz Electronics and Photonics VI, 1 February, 2007; https://doi.org/10.1117/12.696650https://doi.org/10.1117/12.696650http://hdl.handle.net/11603/22717Proceedings Volume 6472, Terahertz and Gigahertz Electronics and Photonics VI; 64720F (2007) ; Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2007, 2007, San Jose, California, United StatesWe review recent research using amorphous electrooptic (EO) polymers for generation and detection of broadband terahertz radiation (0.3 THz -30 THz). The advantages of amorphous EO polymers over other materials for broadband THz generation (via optical rectification) and detection (via EO sampling) include a lack of phonon absorption (good transparency) in the THz regime, high EO coefficient and good phase-matching properties, and, of course, easy fabrication (low cost). Our ~12-THz, spectral gap-free THz system based on a polymer emitter-sensor pair is an excellent demonstration of the advantages of the use of EO polymers. This system has been employed as a wideband spectrometer to study dielectric materials in the THz regime11 pagesen-USThis item is likely protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Unless on a Creative Commons license, for uses protected by Copyright Law, contact the copyright holder or the author.©2007 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.Text