Various physical mechanisms leading to terahertz (THz) emission from semiconductor surfaces illuminated by femtosecond laser pulses are analyzed. Results obtained on different materials are described and relative efficiency of these materials as THz emitters is compared.
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Krotkus, A., Adomavičius, R., Malevich, V. (2007). Terahertz Emission from Semiconductors Excited by Ultrafast Laser Pulses. In: Miles, R.E., Zhang, XC., Eisele, H., Krotkus, A. (eds) Terahertz Frequency Detection and Identification of Materials and Objects. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6503-3_1
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