Electromagnetic-field analysis of diagonal-feedhorn antennas for terahertz-frequency quantum-cascade laser integration

Zafar, E, Auriacombe, O, Rawlings, T et al. (9 more authors) (2019) Electromagnetic-field analysis of diagonal-feedhorn antennas for terahertz-frequency quantum-cascade laser integration. In: Proceedings of the 44th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2019). 44th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2019), 01-06 Sep 2019, Paris, France. IEEE . ISBN 978-1-5386-8285-2

Abstract

We present an electromagnetic-field analysis of a terahertz-frequency quantum-cascade laser (THz QCL) integrated with a mechanically micro-machined waveguide cavity and diagonal feedhorn. A hybrid finite-element/Fourier transform approach enables analysis of both the near-field and far-field regions and is shown to agree well with experimental observations. The far-field antenna patterns show enhancement of the beam profile when compared with an unmounted QCL, in terms of beam divergence and side-lobe suppression ratio. Furthermore, we demonstrate integration of the QCL with dual diagonal feedhorns, enabling simultaneous access to both facets of the QCL, underpinning future integration with a satellite-based receiver and frequency-stabilization subsystem.

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Zafar, E
Auriacombe, O
Rawlings, T
Brewster, N
Oldfield, ML
Han, Y
Li, LH https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4998-7259
Linfield, EH
Davies, AG https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1987-4846
Dean, P https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3950-4359
Ellison, BN
Valavanis, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5565-0463

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Quantum cascade lasers; Optical waveguides; Apertures; Rectangular waveguides; Laser beams; Waveguide lasers

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Accepted: 29 June 2019
Published (online): 21 October 2019
Published: 21 October 2019

Institution:

The University of Leeds

Academic Units:

The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Leeds) > Pollard Institute (Leeds)

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Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation	Not Known
UK Space Agency	Not Known

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Symplectic Publications

Date Deposited:

19 Jul 2019 12:03

Last Modified:

21 Dec 2019 01:48

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Published

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IEEE

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https://doi.org/10.1109/IRMMW-THz.2019.8873995

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Electromagnetic-field analysis of diagonal-feedhorn antennas for terahertz-frequency quantum-cascade laser integration

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