High precision dual-modulation differential terahertz ATR sensor for liquid measurements

Xiujun Zheng, Thomas Gevart, Guilhem Gallot
2021 Optics Letters  
We describe a highly sensitive and stable QCL-based attenuated total reflection terahertz sensor for the detection of very low concentration solutions, using a dual modulation differential approach and ATR geometry. This sensor offers a very high dynamic range and a long-term stability of 40 dB, which extends the potential of terahertz radiation for the analysis of liquid and biological samples. The performance is illustrated by measurements on standard solutions of ions, sugars and proteins, for concentrations down to 1 μM.
doi:10.1364/ol.430324 fatcat:jxg6uykssjdbpdxx7ebky6nohm