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This chapter gives an overview of the theory used within this project. A derivation of the non-linear wave equation is presented along with a discussion of how this is utilised. Examples of how this theory extends to practical cases such as terahertz generation in ZnTe and MgO:SLN are also given. The theory of how other terahertz generation techniques used such as the generation of terahertz radiation via the photoexcitation of large area photoconductive antennas (PCAs) is also presented. The fundamental concepts regarding charged particle acceleration are given including the requirements of the electromagnetic radiation providing the acceleration and the equations that govern the interaction. Devices used within this project such as various electronic terahertz detectors and are also described.
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Cliffe, M.J. (2017). Theoretical Background. In: Longitudinally Polarised Terahertz Radiation for Relativistic Particle Acceleration. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48643-7_2
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