• 한국초전도ㆍ저온공학회논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.15-17
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• 2019

We present terahertz optical properties of $GdBa_2Cu_3O_{7-x}$ (GdBCO) superconducting thin films. GdBCO films with a thickness of about 105 nm were grown on a $LaAlO_3$ (LAO) single crystal substrate using a conventional pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. Using an Ar ion milling system, the thickness of the GdBCO film was reduced to 58 nm, and its surface was also smoothened. Terahertz (THz) transmission spectra through two different GdBCO films are measured over the range between 0.2 and 1.5 THz using THz time domain spectroscopy. Interestingly, the THz transmission of the thinner GdBCO film has been increased to six times larger than that of the thicker one, while the thinner film is still maintaining its superconducting property at below 90 K.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2012년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.689-690
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• 2012

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.119-124
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• 2008

최근 비파괴 검사를 위한 테라헤르츠 전자기파 기술에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있으며 특히 비파괴검사에서 많은 응용이 기대된다. 테라헤르츠 시간 영역 분광법은 이러한 테라헤르츠 기술에 핵심이 되는 기술로 많은 실험이 이루어지고 있다. 본 논문에서는 테라헤르츠 시간 영역 분광에서 비선형 전광물질을 이용하는 광정류 방식을 통해 발생된 테라헤르츠 전자기파 스펙트럼이 비선형 맥스웰 방정식의 해와 실험에 의해 결정되는 흡수, 회절, 표면간섭 효과 등을 고려한 본문의 모델을 통하여 예측가능하며 실제 티타늄:사파이어 레이저 펄스를 $400{\mu}m$ CdTe에 조사하여 발생된 테라헤르츠파 주파수 스펙트럼의 측정 결과와 비교하여 매우 유사하다는 사실을 보여준다. 이를 통하여 본문에서 소개된 모델은 다른 전광물질을 통해 발생된 테라헤르츠 스펙트럼에도 확장되어 적용 될 수 있다.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.569-573
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• 2023

We utilized terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) to measure the thickness and electrical properties of nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) films. This technique not only aligns well with traditional methods, such as haze-meter and transmission-densitometer measurements, but it also reveals the electrical properties and thickness of films down to a few tens of nanometers. The complex conductivity of the Ni-Cr thin films was extracted using the Tinkham formula. The experimental values closely aligned with the Drude model, indicating the reliability of our Ni-Cr film's electrical and optical constants. The thickness of Ni-Cr was estimated using the complex conductivity. These findings emphasize the potential of THz-TDS in quality control of metallic nanofilms, pointing toward an efficient and nondestructive test (NDT) for such analyses.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.86-96
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• 2024

This research investigation employs a terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy system to study the terahertz spectral characteristics of five different citrates in both solution and solid state. The citrates under examination are lithium citrate, monosodium citrate, disodium citrate, trisodium citrate, and potassium citrate. The results show that the THz absorption coefficients of the first four citrate solutions exhibit a decreasing trend with increasing concentration. However, the potassium citrate solution shows an opposite phenomenon. At the same time, the absorption coefficients of lithium citrate, trisodium citrate, and potassium citrate solutions are compared at the same concentration. The results indicate that the absorption coefficient of citrate solution increases in proportion to the increase of metal cation radius, which is explained from the perspective of the influence of metal cations on hydrogen bonds. In addition, we also study the absorption peaks of solid citrates, and characterize the formation mechanism of the absorption peaks by molecular dynamics simulations. This methodology can be further extended to the study of multitudinous salts, presenting theoretical foundations for the detection in food and medicine industries.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.628-632
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• 2016

We studied experimentally and theoretically the vertical range of the confined electric field in the gap area of metamaterials, which was analyzed for various gap widths using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy. We measured the resonant frequency as a function of the thickness of poly(methyl methacrylate) in the range 0 to 3.2 μm to quantify the effective detection volumes. We found that the effective vertical range of the metamaterial is determined by the size of the gap width. The vertical range was found to decrease as the gap width of the metamaterial decreases, whereas the sensitivity is enhanced as the gap width decreases due to the highly concentrated electric field. Our experimental findings are in good agreement with the finite-difference time-domain simulation results. Finally, a numerical expression was obtained for the vertical range as a function of the gap width. This expression is expected to be very useful for optimizing the sensing efficiency.

• 공학기술논문지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.245-251
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• 2018

Terahertz waves (T-ray) was extensively studied for the NDE (nondestructive evaluation) of characterization of trailing edges for a use of turbines composed with composite materials. The used NDE system were consisted of both CW(Continuous wave) and TDS (Time domain spectroscopy). The FRP composites were utilized for two kinds of both trailing edges of wind energy (non-conducting polymeric composites) and carbon fiber composites with conducting properties. The signals of T-ray in the TDS (Time domain spectroscopy) mode resembles almost that of ultrasound waves; however, a terahertz pulse could not penetrate a material with conductivity unlike ultrasound. Also, a method was suggested to obtain the "n" in the materials, which is called the refractive index (n). The data of refractive index (n) could be solved for the trailing edges. The trailing edges were scanned for characterization and inspection. C-scan and B-scan images were obtained and best optimal NDE techniques were suggested for complicated geometry samples by terahertz radiation. Especially, it is found that the defect image of T-ray corresponded with defect locations for the trailing edges of wind mill.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제60권1호
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• pp.28-33
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• 2016

스피로파이란은 반복적인 광 변색현상 과정에서 광 퇴화 특성을 보이는 대표적인 물질이다. 스피로파이란은 뛰어난 안정성, 빠른 응답속도, 강한 색 변화, 빛에 의한 물질의 화학적, 물리적 특성 조절이 가능하다는 점으로 광 스위치, 광 메모리, 바이오 센서 등의 다양한 분야에 적용되고 있다. 하지만 스피로파이란은 광 퇴화되며 기능이 점차 떨어지기 때문에, 광퇴화에 따른 스피로파이란의 특성 변화에 대해 자외선-가시광선 분광법, 핵 자기 공명 분광법, 라만 분광법 등을 이용한 많은 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 스피로파이란의 광 퇴화 특성을 테라헤르츠 주파수 영역에서 테라헤르츠 시간 영역 분광법(Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy, THz-TDS)을 이용하여 측정 및 분석하였다. 반복적인 자외선 조사에 따른 스피로파이란의 광 퇴화 특성이 테라헤르츠 영역에서의 흡수량 증가로 나타남을 확인하였다. 이러한 스피로파이란의 광 퇴화 특성이 야기하는 테라헤르츠 영역 흡수량 변화 경향은 가시광선 영역 흡수량 변화 경향과 서로 반대됨을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.328-334
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• 2018

The paper reviews an improved continuous-wave (CW) terahertz (THz) imaging system developed for nondestructive inspection, such as CW-THz quasi-time-domain spectroscopy (QTDS) and interferometry. First, a comparison between CW and pulsed THz imaging systems is reported. The CW-THz imaging system is a simple, fast, compact, and relatively low-cost system. However, it only provides intensity data, without depth and frequency- or time-domain information. The pulsed THz imaging system yields a broader range of information, but it is expensive because of the femtosecond laser. Recently, to overcome the drawbacks of CW-THz imaging systems, many studies have been conducted, including a study on the QTDS system. In this system, an optical delay line is added to the optical arm leading to the detector. Another system studied is a CW-THz interferometric imaging system, which combines the CW-THz imaging system and far-infrared interferometer system. These systems commonly obtain depth information despite the CW-THz system. Reportedly, these systems can be successfully applied to fields where pulsed THz is used. Lastly, the applicability of these systems for nondestructive inspection was confirmed.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.102-108
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• 2012

A study of terahertz waves (T-ray) was made for the nondestructive evaluation of FRP (Fiber reinforced plastics) composite materials. The to-be-used systems were time domain spectroscopy (TDS) and continuous wave (CW). The composite materials investigated include both turbine blades of wind energy (non-conducting polymeric composites) and conducting carbon fiber composites. Terahertz signals in the TDS mode resembles that of ultrasound; however, unlike ultrasound, a terahertz pulse was not able to detect a material with conductivity. This was demonstrated in CFRP (Carbon fiber reinforced plastics) laminates. Refractive index (n) was defined as one of mechanical properties; so a method was solved in order solve the "n" in the material with the cut parts of the turbine blades of wind energy. The defects and anomalies investigated by terahertz radiation were foreign material inclusions and simulated disband. Especially, it is found that the T-ray went through the turbine blade with greater thickness (about 90mm).