Chinese Journal of Quantum Electronics, Volume. 30, Issue 3, 257(2013)

Terahertz wave generation and detection based upon ultrafast laser technology

Hai-wei DU*
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    Received: Jan. 4, 2013

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    Published Online: Aug. 5, 2013

    The Author Email: Hai-wei DU (duhw222@gmail.com)

    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1007461. 2013.03.001

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