IEEE Dayton Section

The THz portion of the electromagnetic spectrum presents notable challenges for technological development. This band straddles the domains of classical electromagnetics and photonics, creating a philosophical and practical conflict due to the dual nature of light. This dilemma has historically been termed the "THz gap," characterized by difficulties in generation and propagation. In an AFIT dissertation, research will be conducted to address these issues. The Center for Technical Intelligence Studies and Research (CTISR) has conducted preliminary research using superconductors to transmit THz waves. This dissertation will extend that work by fully characterizing antenna pattern characteristics within the confines of current measurement capabilities and will look to inform future designs for the THz regime. Additionally, THz wave propagation through the atmosphere is significantly attenuated by water vapor absorption in certain sub-bands. The AFIT Center for Directed Energy's HELEEOS code will be examined to potentially refine the prediction of THz propagation characteristics. Time-Domain Spectroscopy (TDS) will be employed to validate these models. Co-sponsored by: Wright-Patt Multi-Intelligence Development Consortium (WPMDC), The DOD & DOE Communities Speaker(s): Nathan Agenda: The THz portion of the electromagnetic spectrum presents notable challenges for technological development. This band straddles the domains of classical electromagnetics and photonics, creating a philosophical and practical conflict due to the dual nature of light. This dilemma has historically been termed the "THz gap," characterized by difficulties in generation and propagation. In an AFIT dissertation, research will be conducted to address these issues. The Center for Technical Intelligence Studies and Research (CTISR) has conducted preliminary research using superconductors to transmit THz waves. This dissertation will extend that work by fully characterizing antenna pattern characteristics within the confines of current measurement capabilities and will look to inform future designs for the THz regime. Additionally, THz wave propagation through the atmosphere is significantly attenuated by water vapor absorption in certain sub-bands. The AFIT Center for Directed Energy's HELEEOS code will be examined to potentially refine the prediction of THz propagation characteristics. Time-Domain Spectroscopy (TDS) will be employed to validate these models. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415628