Exploring Extreme Light Sources In Unconventional Scenarios

Thz & mid-ir sources

Experiments

Cavity-enhanced THz molecular spectroscopy

We have realized and characterized two different designs for resonant THz cavities, based …
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Frequency Comb Generation in Quadratic Media

Originally conceived for frequency metrology, optical frequency combs of equally spaced fr…

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INtegration of cost-effective Solutions for Imaging, Detection, and Digitisation of hidden Elements in paintings (INSIDDE)

Because cultural heritage is one of the most valuable assets of our continent, European in…
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Integrated Platform for the European Research Infrastructure ON Cultural Heritage (IPERION CH)

IPERION CH at a glance. The IPERION CH consortium is determined to take up the challenge o…

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Mid Infrared Optical Parametric Oscillator

Continuous wave optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) are coherent sources of radiation ha…
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Optical frequency comb generation in the mid IR

We have experimentally demonstrated the metrological and spectroscopic performances of a m…

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Photoacoustic sensors for trace gas detection

Trace gas detectors based on optical systems represent the best option for measuring tiny …
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Saturated-absorption cavity ring-down (SCAR) spectroscopy for optical radiocarbon detection

Radiocarbon (14C), the “natural clock” for dating organic matter, is a very elusive atom. …

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Synthesis of terahertz frequencies by optical frequency mixing

In the context of THz spectroscopy, investigation of narrow-line radiation-matter resonanc…
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Terahertz imaging of biological samples

The growing need for an accurate, objective and fast diagnosis has resulted in a growing u…

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Ultrastable Optical Parametric Oscillator

Continuous wave optical parametric oscillators (cw-OPOs) are coherent light sources able t…