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Terahertz-wave detection element, manufacturing method therefor, and observation apparatus

US9574933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2015
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/03
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided a terahertz-wave detection element with high spatial resolution and suppressing a crack occurrence. A method of manufacturing the detection element capable of detecting a spatial intensity distribution of a terahertz wave includes: a step of forming an oxide layer on one main surface of a first substrate consisting of an electro-optic crystal; a step of joining the one main surface of the first substrate and a second substrate by an adhesive consisting; a step of thinning the first substrate of a joined body, to a thickness of 1-30 μm by polishing the first substrate; and a step of obtaining a large number of terahertz-wave detection elements by cutting the joined body. The oxide layer is formed such that the first substrate becomes convex to a side of the one main surface by causing a tensile stress to act on it.

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