Y. Ma *, S.C. Saha, A. L. Bernassau and D.R.S. Cumming
University of Glasgow, Rankine Building, Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow, UK, G12 8LT
* Email: ma_yong@live.com
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Abstract: We demonstrate in this paper a terahertz free space communication system based on acoustic optical modulation and heterodyne detection. A high resistivity silicon acoustic optical modulator (AOM) was used to modulate a continuous terahertz wave at 2.52 THz. A pyroelectric detector was used to detect the modulated terahertz signal via heterodyne detection mode. A modulation frequency of 937 kHz and sampling rate of 1 kbit/s was achieved.
Keywords:Terahertz, Free space communication, Acoustic optical modulation.
Published: 2011-9-30
Cite this article:
Y. Ma, S.C. Saha, A. L. Bernassau and D.R.S. Cumming. Terahertz Acoustic Optical Modulator and its Application on Free Space Communication[J]. International Journal of Terahertz Science and Technology, 2011, Vol.4, No.3: 85-89. DOI:10.11906/TST.085-089.2011.09.11
URL: http://www.tstnetwork.org/10.11906/TST.085-089.2011.09.11
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