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The THz domain (0.1–10 THz) has attracted the attention of scientists and researchers in last decades for its huge application possibilities in the diversified fields of biomedical imaging, space science, spectroscopy, broadband communication, and remote sensing (Dhillon et al. 2017). This domain of EM spectrum throws a big challenge as it lies in between electronic and photonic technology gap. Electronic devices, viz., nanoscale transistors, Gunn and ATT (Avalanche Transit Time) diodes, and resonant tunneling diode (RTD), have been investigated extensively for lower THz domain, while photonic devices such as QCL (quantum cascade laser) and APD (avalanche photodiode) have been investigated for upper THz applications. Most of the available THz sources are complex and bulky and have low temperature. Also radiation power and detection sensitivity of such devices are not promising (Menikh 2010).
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Mukherjee, M. (2019). Prospects of Avalanche Transit Time Terahertz Radiation Source in Biomedical Imaging: Application Feasibility in Health Engineering. In: Paul, S. (eds) Biomedical Engineering and its Applications in Healthcare. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3705-5_22
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