A wavefront analyzer for terahertz time-domain spectrometers

E. Abraham, M. Brossard, P. Fauche, M. Perrin, Krzysztof Iwaszczuk, Peter Uhd Jepsen

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    Abstract

    We report on the development of a terahertz wavefront sensor able to determine the optical aberrations of a terahertz time-domain spectrometer. The system measures point-by-point the amplitude and phase of the terahertz electric field in a given plane. From this measurement, we reconstruct the terahertz wavefront and calculate its Zernike coefficients. In particular, we especially show that the focus spot of the spectrometer suffers from optical aberrations such as remaining defocus, first and second order astigmatisms, as well as spherical aberration. This opens a route to wavefront correction for improved terahertz imaging and spectroscopy.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the42nd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves
    PublisherIEEE
    Publication date2017
    Pages1-1
    ISBN (Print)9781509060498
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    Event42nd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves - Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico
    Duration: 27 Aug 20171 Sept 2017

    Conference

    Conference42nd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves
    LocationCancun International Convention Center
    Country/TerritoryMexico
    CityCancun
    Period27/08/201701/09/2017
    Series International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves
    ISSN2162-2027

    Keywords

    • Laser beams
    • Optical imaging
    • Electric fields
    • Measurement by laser beam
    • Ultrafast optics
    • Adaptive optics

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