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19 October 2023 Integrated terahertz vortex beam emitter for rotating target detection
Jingya Xie, Jun Qian, Tengjiao Wang, Linjie Zhou, Xiaofei Zang, Lin Chen, Yiming Zhu, Songlin Zhuang
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Abstract

We propose a terahertz (THz) vortex emitter that utilizes a high-resistance silicon resonator to generate vortex beams with various topological charges. Addressing the challenge of double circular polarization superposition resulting from the high refractive index contrast, we regulate the transverse spin state through a newly designed second-order grating partially etched on the waveguide’s top side. The reflected wave can be received directly by a linearly polarized antenna, simplifying the process. Benefiting from the tuning feature, a joint detection method involving positive and negative topological charges identifies and detects rotational Doppler effects amid robust micro-Doppler interference signals. This emitter can be used for the rotational velocity measurement of an on-axis spinning object, achieving an impressive maximum speed error rate of ∼2 % . This approach holds promise for the future development of THz vortex beam applications in radar target detection and countermeasure systems, given its low cost and potential for mass production.

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Jingya Xie, Jun Qian, Tengjiao Wang, Linjie Zhou, Xiaofei Zang, Lin Chen, Yiming Zhu, and Songlin Zhuang "Integrated terahertz vortex beam emitter for rotating target detection," Advanced Photonics 5(6), 066002 (19 October 2023). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.AP.5.6.066002
Received: 8 August 2023; Accepted: 26 September 2023; Published: 19 October 2023
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KEYWORDS
Terahertz radiation

Waveguides

Doppler effect

Target detection

Polarization

Silicon

Evanescence

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