Research Highlights

A Tabletop Source of Strong Terahertz Radiation

Sandwiched between the traditional optical and microwave regimes, far infrared or terahertz (THz) frequency (1 THz = 10¹² Hz) has recently drawn special attention due to its potential for molecular sensing, biomedical imaging and spectroscopy, security scanners, and plasma diagnostics. These applications provide strong motivation to advance the state of the art in THz source development. In particular, large-scale electron accelerators such as synchrotrons and free electron lasers are currently available to produce THz radiation energy in excess of several microjoule per pulse.

Awards

LaPorta Awarded the 2008-2009 Faculty Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award

Congratulations to Arthur LaPorta, Assistant Professor, who was selected as the 2008-2009 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year. Undergraduate research plays an important role in the future careers of our students. This award recognizes the importance of the collaboration between student researcher and faculty mentor.

Maryland Model

Professor Victor Galitski and his Postdoc, Tudor Stanescu, had their work mentioned in the Search and Discovery Section of the April Physics Today. Their work is referred to as the “Maryland Model.”