Terahertz Technology for Communication and Sensing
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 49
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Interests: advanced 3D imaging technology; terahertz imaging and compressed sensing; optical coherence tomography (OCT)
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Dear Colleagues,
Terahertz (THz) technology, operating in the 0.1–10 THz frequency range, has attracted significant attention for its transformative potential in both communication and sensing applications. With ultra-high data rates and wide bandwidths, THz communication systems are expected to play a critical role in enabling next-generation wireless networks. Moreover, THz waves possess unique properties—such as the ability to penetrate a variety of materials, non-ionizing radiation, and distinct spectroscopic signatures—making them particularly well suited for sensing applications in healthcare, security, environmental monitoring, and industrial inspection.
While THz technology holds immense promise, several challenges persist, including signal attenuation, limited transmission range, and the need for efficient devices and components. Addressing these challenges requires innovations in THz transceivers, antennas, waveguides, and integrated systems. Advances in spectroscopy and imaging techniques further broaden the scope of THz applications, providing insights into material properties and enabling non-destructive testing.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for researchers to present recent breakthroughs in THz communication and sensing. Contributions are invited on topics including, but not limited to, THz transceivers, antennas, and waveguides; high-speed wireless networks, THz spectroscopy and imaging; non-destructive testing and material characterization; integrated sensing and communication systems; and advanced materials and device fabrication.
Prof. Dr. Yaochun Shen
Dr. Riccardo Degl'Innocenti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- terahertz communication
- terahertz sensing
- THz antennas and transceivers
- THz waveguides
- high-speed wireless networks
- THz spectroscopy
- non-destructive testing
- imaging applications
- integrated sensing and communication
- advanced THz materials
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