Terahertz Engineering Laboratory

The Terahertz Engineering Laboratory is a dynamic research group that is part of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Adelaide. The Laboratory was established in 2018 under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) grant LE180100003, with financial co-contributions from RMIT University, University of Wollongong, and The University of Sydney. At the Terahertz Engineering Laboratory, we host a wide range of modular terahertz components and systems. These highly customizable systems are direct precursors to future terahertz integrated systems and are successors to the bulky ultrafast-laser terahertz systems of the past. Our research is supported by various funding bodies, including the ARC Discovery Projects grants DP170101922, DP180103561, DP220100489, and DP240100162. These grants have helped to reinforce our activities in standoff sensing, integrated platforms, and 6G communications, as well as research beyond these areas. 

Our research activities encompass both strategic basic research and applied research, with a particular emphasis on engineering aspects of terahertz technology for practical applications. Our research challenges are informed by practical requirements and current limitations. As terahertz technology lies at the intersection of the microwave and optics fields, we strive to consolidate and expand techniques from both domains to find potential solutions to current challenges. Our laboratory is set to take on challenges in unconventional devices, 6G communications, short-range radar, and non-destructive evaluation using terahertz technology. Through our work at the Terahertz Engineering Laboratory, we aim to push the boundaries of terahertz technology and advance its potential applications. We strive to develop cutting-edge technology that is both innovative and practical, and we are committed to driving progress in this exciting field.