THESIS DEFENSE of Gabriel TATON - December 10, 2025
The terahertz (THz) range corresponds to frequencies located between the microwave and optical domains. This intermediate nature gives THz waves unique physical properties, with strong potential for telecommunications and non-destructive imaging. One...
The objective of this thesis is to investigate the generation of terahertz waves in LiNbO₃ and PPLN waveguides via χ(2) processes, using a high-repetition-rate ytterbium-based laser operating at a wavelength of about 1 µm. In a LiNbO₃ waveguide...
HDR DEFENSE of Jean-Paul GUILLET - November 28, 2025
« This HDR summarizes my research activities on terahertz (THz) waves from 2010 to today, with a focus on bringing THz technologies from fundamental studies to application-ready systems. The work covers a broad range of use cases—art and cultural...
The IMS Laboratory at CLEO Europe 2025: Award Recognition for Terahertz Imaging Research
As Europe’s premier event for optics and photonics, the CLEO®/Europe-EQEC Conference annually gathers leading researchers and experts from around the world who drive groundbreaking advancements and innovation in their fields. The program features plenary...
Research spotlight: Sub-THz Fully-Metallic Geodesic Luneburg Lens Antenna
An innovative study published in IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, March 2025, introduces a new Sub-THz Fully-Metallic Geodesic Luneburg Lens Antenna, confirming its potential for operation at higher frequencies above 300 GHz. This...
Research spotlight: Fourier synthetic-aperture-based time-resolved terahertz imaging
An innovative study published in Photonics Research, February 2025 (Vol. 13, No. 2) introduces a new terahertz imaging approach overcoming the diffraction limit by acquiring high-spatial-frequency components using a Fourier synthetic aperture.This method...
