Fiscal Year:
2007
Title:
Hybrid Electronic Source Technology for Terahertz (THz) Hyperspectral Spectroscopy, Imaging, and Communication
Agency / Branch:
DOD / DARPA
Contract:
W31P4Q-07-C-0140
Award Amount:
$99,000.00
Abstract:
Microtech is proposing to develop a frequency stabilized THz generator based a millimeter wave backward wave oscillator (BWO) combined with frequency multipliers, as shown in Figure 1. BWO output frequency is stabilized by phase-locked loop system operating in the range 0.1-0.2 THz. The low frequency BWO output is subsequently extended to 0.2-1.0 THz range by using a set of frequency multipliers, while maintaining narrow spectral linewidth. This system is designed to deliver ultra-stable and frequency agile solution in 0.1-1.0 THz range, while minimizing complexity, size, weight and power consumption. While the objective of this project is to build a laboratory instrument, the proposed system can be scaled down into a portable instrument.
Small Business Information at Submission:
MICROTECH INSTRUMENTS
132 East Broadway, Suite 810 Eugene, OR 97401
EIN/Tax ID:
521995339
DUNS:
N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
HUBZone-Owned:
No