2020 Faculty Courses School of Engineering Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Graduate major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Terahertz Devices and Systems
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Yukio Kawano
- Class Format
- Lecture (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Tue (Zoom) / 5-6 Fri (Zoom)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- EEE.D561
- Number of credits
- 200
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Terahertz (THz) technology is nowadays in strong demand in a wide variety of fields, ranging from basic science to practical areas such as high-speed wireless communication, medicine, and security. However, because terahertz frequency region is located between the electronic and photonic bands, even basic components like detectors and sources have not been fully developed, compared to the other frequency regions.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of terahertz devices and systems, giving students tips for technical breakthroughs in this area.
Course description and aims
Terahertz (THz) technology can be developed by either electronics or photonics. This course enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge regarding devices and systems based on electrons, electromagnetic waves, and lights.
Keywords
Terahertz, Source, Detector, Spectroscopy, Imaging, Wireless communication
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Discussions among students and presentation by students will be performed together with lectures.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction I | Understand the background of terahertz technology |
| Class 2 | Introduction II | Understand the background of terahertz technology |
| Class 3 | Source | Learn terahertz sources |
| Class 4 | Detector | Learn terahertz detectors |
| Class 5 | Cutting-edge terahertz sources and detectors | Learn cutting-edge terahertz sources and detectors |
| Class 6 | Antennas and waveguides | Learn terahertz antennas and waveguides |
| Class 7 | Test level of understanding with exercise problems | Test level of understanding for classes 1–6 |
| Class 8 | Terahertz Plasmonics | Learn plasmonics for terahertz measurements |
| Class 9 | Spectroscopy I | Learn terahertz spectroscopy |
| Class 10 | Spectroscopy II | Learn terahertz spectroscopy |
| Class 11 | Imaging I | Learn terahertz imaging |
| Class 12 | Imaging II | Learn terahertz imaging |
| Class 13 | Terahertz communication | Learn terahertz wireless communication |
| Class 14 | Test level of understanding with exercise problems | Test level of understanding for all classes |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
N/A
Reference books, course materials, etc.
斗内 政吉、『テラヘルツ技術』オーム社 ISBN: 978-4274202414 (Japanese)
深澤 亮一、『分析・センシングのためのテラヘルツ波技術』日刊工業新聞社 ISBN: 978-4526071232 (Japanese)
Handbook of Terahertz Technologies: Devices and Applications, edited by Ho-Jin Song and Tadao Nagatsuma, ISBN: 978-9814613088
Handbook of Terahertz Technology for Imaging, Sensing and Communications, edited by D. Saeedkia, ISBN: 978-0-85709-235-9
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students' level of understanding will be assessed.
Presentation and discussion 30%, Exercise problems 30%, Final report 40%
Related courses
- EEE.D211 ： Semiconductor Physics
- EEE.D351 ： Electron Devices I
- EEE.D352 ： Electron Devices II
- EEE.D331 ： Optical and Electromagnetic Property in Semiconductors
Prerequisites
Students preferably have completed the above related courses.
Other
Contact by e-mail in advance.