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Ultrafast Terahertz‑Driven Plasma Diagnostic for High‑Precision Laser‑Induced Plasma Analysis
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RPI ID: 2010-034-201
Innovation Summary:
A plasma diagnostic approach is introduced that leverages terahertz (THz) time‑domain spectroscopy to detect changes in fluorescence or acoustic emissions generated when THz radiation interacts with a plasma. By correlating variations in emitted fluorescence with known plasma behaviors or fitting them...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Jingle Liu, Xi-Cheng Zhang
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Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Method for terahertz wave detection utilizing terahertz-enhanced acoustics
RPI ID:
2010-061-402
Innovation Summary:
This invention enables true stand-off detection of terahertz (THz) radiation by converting THz–plasma interactions into detectable acoustic emissions. A femtosecond optical beam (single- or dual-color) is focused in air to create a laser-induced plasma that, under incident radiation (preferably THz, but...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Benjamin Clough, Jingle Liu, Xi-Cheng Zhang
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Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Terahertz Wave Reciprocal Imaging
Terahertz wave imaging has been used in various applications, such as security sensing and quality control inspection, for example. Terahertz wave two-dimensional ("2D") imaging technology has been demonstrated as it dramatically reduces the time required for image acquisition. It can also support real-time terahertz wave imaging. However, the development...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Jingzhou Xu, Xi-Cheng Zhang
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Computational Science and Engineering
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Enhancement of THz Wave Generation From Laser Induced Plasma
RPI ID:
2007-029-601
Innovation Summary:
This invention provides new methods and systems for enhancing the generation and detection of terahertz (THz) radiation to enable reliable remote sensing of concealed objects such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The approach uses optical beams to create plasmas in a gas, where a first optical...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Jianming Dai, Xu Xie, Xi-Cheng Zhang
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Computational Science and Engineering
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Method of remote broadband terahertz wave sensing utilizing radiation-enhanced-emission-of-fluorescence from gas plasma
RPI ID: 2010-012-201Innovation Summary:This invention presents a method for detecting terahertz (THz) radiation using plasma-induced fluorescence. An optical beam ionizes a gas volume, and the resulting plasma interacts with THz waves to produce detectable fluorescence. The system enables sensitive, non-contact detection of THz radiation. It is ideal...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jingle Liu, Xi-Cheng Zhang
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Computational Science and Engineering
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Swappable THz Emitter Mount Assembly
RPI ID: 2007-036-201Innovation Summary:Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reseacrehsr created a compact and versatile system for generating, manipulating, and detecting terahertz (THz) radiation. The technology integrates novel optical and electronic components to enable efficient THz wave generation and control, including polarization and beam shaping....
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Brian Schulkin, Jingzhou Xu, Xi-Cheng Zhang
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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Plasma-Induced-THz-Spectroscopy
RPI ID: 2006-039-201Innovation Summary: This invention describes a method for generating terahertz radiation using plasma induced by electromagnetic radiation. It enables remote sensing of materials through phase transformation and plasma emission. The system can detect chemical and structural properties from a distance. It is ideal for security, environmental...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jianming Dai, Xu Xie, Xi-Cheng Zhang
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Computational Science and Engineering
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