Abstract
We report the generation and coherent detection of freely propagating ultrashort baseband electromagnetic pulses. Using optical rectification in GaAs for wideband emission and electro-optic sampling in a poled polymer for wideband detection, we demonstrate spectral sensitivity that extends from the far infrared to . Over a band of nearly 20 THz, a relatively flat frequency response is observed. We discuss issues that limit the response bandwidth.
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