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Polymer Membranes to Quarter-Wave Match Gaussian Optics
Published
Author(s)
Jack T. Surek, Jason B. Coder, Joshua A. Gordon, David R. Novotny
Abstract
We demonstrate that a simple quarter wave match designed for 110 GHz in WR10 waveguide reduces reflected power by a factor of ten at high density polyethylene (HDPE)-air interfaces. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-based membranes that are expanded by regular air voids are layered upon a solid DHPE slab using spray adhesive. S-parameter measurements with and without these layers demonstrate the improved power match with two to three membrane layers applied.
Citation
IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology
Surek, J.
, Coder, J.
, Gordon, J.
and Novotny, D.
(2013),
Polymer Membranes to Quarter-Wave Match Gaussian Optics, IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, [online], https://doi.org/10.1109/TTHZ.2012.2236607
(Accessed October 9, 2025)