Terahertz (THz) Science in Photonics
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2026) | Viewed by 2822
Special Issue Editors
Interests: time-resolved terahertz spectroscopy; terahertz imaging; terahertz spectroscopy; high-field THz generation; terahertz functional devices
Interests: millimeter waveguide/fiber; sub-terahertz functional materials; multiferroics
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: terahertz devices; terahertz plasmonics; terahertz metasurfaces; high-power terahertz sources; terahertz communications
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Terahertz (THz) photonics stands at the frontier of cutting-edge research, bridging the gap between photonics and electronics to unlock transformative applications in communications, sensing, imaging, and spectroscopy. The THz frequency range offers unique capabilities for non-invasive security screening, biomedical diagnostics, ultra-fast wireless communication systems (6G and beyond), etc. Despite its immense potential, challenges in achieving efficient THz generation, detection, and functional devices persist.
We are pleased to invite you contribute to this Special Issue of Photonics, which aligns closely with the journal’s scope and focuses on novel optical phenomena, materials, devices, and systems across the electromagnetic spectrum, including terahertz frequencies. Our goal is to compile a collection of high-quality articles that explore emerging paradigms in THz photonics. The aims of this Special Issue are to advance the understanding of THz light–matter interactions, device engineering, and system integration and to highlight cutting-edge advancements in terahertz science and technology, focusing on photonics-driven innovations.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and reviews. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Novel THz sources and detectors.
- Metamaterials, plasmonics, and metasurfaces for THz functional devices.
- THz spectroscopy and imaging systems.
- THz materials and physics.
- Other applications of THz technology.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Jiang Li
Prof. Dr. Qiwu Shi
Dr. Yanfeng Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- terahertz sources
- THz detectors
- THz spectroscopy
- THz imaging
- metamaterials and metasurfaces
- time-resolved terahertz spectroscopy
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