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Dispersive precompensator for use in an electromagnetic radiation generation and detection system

  • US 6,320,191 B1
  • Filed: 02/25/1999
  • Issued: 11/20/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for transmitting terahertz electromagnetic radiation, the system comprising:

  • an optical fiber for transmitting an optical pulse, wherein the optical pulse has a plurality of known original dimensions;

    a precompensator in communication with the optical fiber for receiving the optical pulse and configured to provide a sufficient amount of dispersion to restore the plurality of known original dimensions that have been changed as the pulse propagates through the optical fiber; and

    a terahertz transmitter having an antenna, wherein the transmitter is in communication with the precompensator for detecting the optical pulse and generating the terahertz electromagnetic radiation.

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