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Abstract

Terahertz spectroscopy is a new tool for real time biological analysis. Unfortunately, investigations on aqueous solutions remain difficult and need to work on nanovolumes. Integrated Terahertz instrumentation remains a challenge. We demonstrate that Planar Goubau Line (PGL) technology could bring a real practical solution to reach this goal. This study provides the design, fabrication and test results of passive PGL components like loads and power divider. These PGL components are designed, simulated, fabricated and measured with a Vectorial network analyser (VNA). Simulation and test data support PGL component designs. PGL components operate over a wide frequency range from 0.06 to 0.325 THz.

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Mr. Anthony Treizebre

Dr. Simon Laurette

Dr. Yansheng Xu

Dr. Renato G. Bosisio

Prof. Bertrand Bocquet