API at IRMMW-2014

My Note: It's my understanding that API had two exhibition tables (pictured above), at the recent IRMMW-2014, and that both Irl Duling, Director of Terahertz Business Development Advanced Photonix, Inc., and David Zimdars, attended. 

Some highlights for API in relation to other products on display were:
The robustness of API's equipment and suitability for industrial deployment (UL, CE, 0-50degreeC temperature stability).
The reality of API's current industrial deployments across multiple applications.
API's high signal to noise ratio (40-50dB for a single waveform and 90dB for a 30sec average).
API's high speed data acquisition (up to 1000 waveforms/sec) which allows high speed imaging.
The length of API's waveform in high speed acquisition, which allows high resolution spectroscopy or examination of thick objects.
API's  volume manufacturing which results in a high value product.
The intelligence of API's Terahertz Control Unit (TCU) and its ability to do waveform processing.

Facebook:Dr. Xi-Cheng Zhang Wins Button Prize

Button Prize Winner: Dr. Xi-Cheng Zhang

September 18, 2014 at 2:51pm

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Dr. Xi-Cheng Zhang from University of Rochester, IEEE Fellow was awarded the Button Prize “for outstanding contributions to the development of THz time-domain spectroscopy and applications.”The prize was awarded at a special plenary session on Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2014, at the IRMMW-THz conference in Tucson. The prize consists of a cash award of $3000, a certificate, and a medal.

Dr. Zhang received 28 US patents; authored and co-authored 23 books and book chapters, 300 refereed papers; delivered 400 colloquium, seminars, invited conference presentations, and 200 contributed conference talks. His H-index=70 and i10-index=328; total citations greater than 24,400. (Google Scholar on 3/24/2014).His research interests center around Terahertz waves, also known as T-rays, which exist within a frequency range between microwave and infrared. His research is focused on the generation, detection, and applications of free-space THz beams with ultrafast optics.



Dr. Zhang is a Fellow of AAAS, APS, IEEE, OSA, and SPIE. Dr. Zhang’s honors and awards include:International Society of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves Kenneth F. Button Prize ’14; OSA William F. Meggers Award ’12; Moscow University Honorable Professor ’12; IEEE Photonics Society William Streifer; Scientific Achievement Award ’11; Rensselaer’s William H. Wiley Award ’09; the Trustee Celebration of Faculty Achievement; Awards ’09, ’08, ’07, ’06, ’04, ’03, ’02, ’01; Fellow and Lifetime Member of American Physics Society; Fellow and Lifetime Member; of Institute of Electrical and Electronics En- gineers; Fellow and Lifetime Member of Optical Society of America; First Heinrich; Hertz Lecturer (Germany); International Commission for Optics Traveling Lecturer ’03; Fellow Lecturer of Optical Society of America ’02; K.C. Wong Fellow ’02; Distinguished Lecturer of IEEE/LEOS ’98–99 & 99–00; Rensselaer’s Early Career Award, ’96; Cottrell Scholar Award, Research Corporation ’95; K.C. Wong Prize, K.C. Wong Foundation /Hong Kong, ’95; CAREER Award (previous NSF-NYI), National Science Foundation ’95; AFOSR- SRPF Fellow, Hanscom Air Force Base ’93–94; Research Initiation Award, National Sci- ence Foundation, 92.

Please help us congratulate Dr. Zhang for this high honor!

Additional reporting can be found on the IRMMW website: http://bit.ly/1rURSSc

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PRIZE:
“The Infrared and Millimeter Wave Prize”, to be awarded “for outstanding contributions to the field of infrared and millimeter waves”, was initiated by the Program Council (now known as the International Organizing Committee) and awarded in the first instance to Kenneth J. Button, founder of the conference series in 1990.

Lake Shore to Discuss THz Characterization and High-Frequency Probing at IRMMW-THz

http://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=42360

Lake Shore Cryotronics, a leading innovator in solutions for measurement over a wide range of temperature and magnetic field conditions, announced that it will be exhibiting solutions for high-frequency material characterization at the 39th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), Sept. 14–19, in Tucson, Ariz. Lake Shore specifically will discuss its fully integrated Model 8501 THz system for material characterization and its work toward developing THz-frequency solutions for cryogenic probe station-based measurement.

A non-contact spectroscopic platform, the Model 8501 enables researchers to more easily study research-scale electronic and magnetic materials with resonances in the THz regime. It uses uniquely designed continuous wave THz (CW-THz) emitter and detector components, supporting the ability to measure at 200 GHz to 1.5 THz frequencies and spectral resolution of better than 500 MHz.
Because the system includes a high-field cryostat and superconducting magnet, material responses can be measured across a range of temperatures and field strengths. These capabilities benefit research of materials at low temperatures at an early stage, when high magnetic fields (up to 9 T) may be required.
The Model 8501 system also includes intuitive management and analysis software, enabling quick setup of measurement profiles, automated measurement runs and real-time visualization of collected data. To see a demo of the software, IRMMW-THz attendees can stop by Lake Shore’s booth (#14). Also during the conference, Lake Shore will be conducting a poster session relating to field- and temperature-dependent thin film CW-THz characterization. This session will occur Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the South Ballroom.
Separate from its THz material characterization solution, Lake Shore will also be discussing its most recent efforts toward developing a THz-frequency, on-wafer contact probing solution for cryogenic probe stations. This initiative is a collaboration of Lake Shore with several companies and university researchers. The goal is to enable high-speed device probing and performance measurements at variable temperatures and magnetic fields for next-generation electronics R&D. Conference attendees can learn more about this industry/university collaboration and see a prototype of Lake Shore’s cryogenic THz probe arm assembly by visiting the Lake Shore booth.
The company will also answer questions about its complete line of industry-leading cryogenic probe stations during the conference. These platforms enable non-destructive probing of materials and test devices as a function of temperature and field, whether for the study of electrical, magneto-transport, DC, RF or microwave properties. They are particularly useful for carbon-based nanotube (CNT), graphene, MEMS, gallium-nitride (GaN), silicon-germanium (SiGe), superconducting device and organic semiconductor research.

Virginia Diodes is Exhibiting and Presenting at IRMMW- THz 2014

Virginia Diodes, Inc. 

The 39th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz) starts on Monday and runs to Friday. VDI is exhibiting and will be presenting 3 papers.

See you in Tucson.

#bridgethethzgap

http://www.irmmw-thz2014.org/

Teraview to Attend and Present at IRMMW-THz 2014

TeraView invites you to visit us at IRMMW-THz 2014!
Dr. Philip Taday and Rob May will both be attending the event, with Rob May giving a keynote talk on Monday the 15th of September - 11:30 in the Tuscon Room:

Terahertz Car Paint Thickness Sensor: Out of The Lab and Into the Factory

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about TeraView's recent development and applications!

TeraView will be at Booth #21

If you would like to pre-arrange a meeting, please e-mail Dr. Phil Taday.

Advantest to Exhibit and Present at IRMMW-THz Conference, Tucson, Arizona, September 14-19, 2014

Advantest to Showcase its TAS7500TS Terahertz Wave Spectroscopy and Analysis Platform
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/advantest-to-exhibit-and-present-at-irmmw-thz-conference-tucson-arizona-september-14-19-2014-2014-09-12?reflink=MW_news_stmp

PRINCETON, N.J., Sep 12, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation ATE, -1.02% will promote its new TAS7500TS THZ wave spectroscopy and analysis platform at the International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves in Tucson, AZ. The TAS7500TS is an optical sampling system that enables full coverage of applications from R&D to industrial testing, and is part of the company’s TAS7500 family of compact and multipurpose terahertz spectroscopic / imaging systems.

The flexible design of the new system allows the user to freely configure the terahertz source and detector modules, creating unparalleled versatility. This system can be paired with a variety of terahertz source modules covering three different spectral ranges within the terahertz frequency band. With in-line, at-line, on-line, and off-line capabilities, Advantest’s terahertz systems are suitable for R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Analytical Technology (PAT).

Additionally, Advantest’s David Heaps will present a paper titled, An Investigation of Petrochemical Geological Samples by Terahertz Pulse Spectroscopy, which demonstrates that the THz spectra can be used to get different chemical and structural information from a potential hydrocarbon source.

The International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), is the oldest and largest continuous forum devoted to the science and technology of long-wavelength radiation. The conference will be held at the University of Arizona in Tucson from September 14-19, 2014. More information on IRMMW can be found at: http://www.irmmw-thz2014.org/content/welcome-39th-international-conference-infrared-millimeter-and-terahertz-waves

About Advantest Corporation

A world-class technology company, Advantest is a leading producer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry and a premier manufacturer of measuring instruments used in the design and production of electronic instruments and systems. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also focuses on R&D for emerging markets that benefit from advancements in nanotech and terahertz technologies, and has introduced multi-vision metrology scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing, as well as a groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tools. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982, in the USA, and now has subsidiaries worldwide. More information is available at www.advantest.com.

SOURCE: Advantest Corporation

Advantest Corporation 
Amy Gold, +1 212-710-0515 
amy.gold@advantest.com

IRMMW-THz-14 to 19 September, 2014

Welcome to the 39th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves

http://www.irmmw-thz2014.org/

KEY DATES

A Searchable Schedule can now be downloaded from our Technical Program page

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED.
LATE FINAL PAPERS CAN BE UPLOADED THROUGH MONDAY JULY 14th

Link to PAPER SUBMISSION page: PAPER SUBMISSIONS

We received a total of 670 Abstracts from 34 countries
553 papers have been accepted, including 10 Plenary talks, 31 Keynotes, 249 regular orals and 263 posters.

Early & Exhibitor Registration Opens: January 14th, 2014
Abstract submission deadline: April 1st, 2014
Late Abstract deadline: Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Regular Registration Period: April 1st - Aug. 3rd, 2014
Final papers due: July 7th, 2014
Late Registration Begins: August 4th, 2014
Conference: September 14-19th, 2014
Excursions: Friday Afternoon Sept. 19th (through 6PM)

DOWNLOAD A PDF CONFERENCE BROCHURE
Brochure_May2014_page2.pdf

The IRMMW-THz Conference Series

The International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), is the oldest and largest continuous forum devoted to the science and technology of long-wavelength radiation. The scope of the conference includes all scientific and technological activities from millimeter-waves to the THz regime and on to the far-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. This covers a very wide range of disciplines, encompassing everything from micro- and nano-scale devices and structures to large-scale accelerators and tokamaks and their applications. Presentations at this conference address issues ranging from basic physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and materials science to problems in high frequency circuits and systems, communications, antennas and optics, imaging and spectroscopy, and much, much more. 

The conference brings together scientists and technologists from more than 30 countries and typically hosts 600-700 participants. Contributed papers are archived on IEEEXplore, and IEEE is a long term technical co-sponsor of the conference series - currently celebrating 40 years since the first event was held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974. We want to welcome all the attendees of this very special 40th anniversary conference in Tucson, Arizona. We know you will have a wonderful week.

A Bit of Conference History

Founded in 1974 under the title, International Conference on Submillimeter Waves and their Applications, today's International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz) continues to grow in scope and stature.  The conference and its long standing accompanying monthly publication, now known as the Journal of Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (JIMT), were among the very first scientific outlets for the burgeoning field of far infrared research. In 2004, the original conference series - by then known as the International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves (IRMMW) - joined up with the International Conference on THz Electronics to form the Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and the 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics (IRMMW-THz 2004). After 2008, the conference name was shortened to the International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, keeping the same general acronym: IRMMW-THz 20XX. 

On May 7, 2009 the International Society of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves was officially incorporated. The society was formed to give a permanent home to the International Organizing Committee (IOC) for IRMMW-THz, to formalize the role of the IOC in maintaining the current conference series, and to link technically with JIMT. In addition, the Society administers the Kenneth J. Button Prize, awarded annually for outstanding contributions to the science of infrared, millimeter, and terahertz waves and the IRMMW-THz Exceptional Service Award.  The current membership of the IOC can be found here and general information on the conference series - including applications to host the conference, Society By-Laws, nomination procedures for Society prizes and more can be found at the society web page: www.irmmw-thz.org. 

Tucson 2014

Since 2000, the IRMMW-THz conference series has alternated between Asia, Europe and America on a continuous three year cycle. At this, our 39th conference, we will be meeting on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, USA, between September 14th and 19th, 2014. On a special note, the 2014 conference celebrates the 40th anniversary of the very first conference in this series, which was held at Georgia Tech University, Atlanta, GA, USA in June 1974.  The conference is organized by a Local Organizing Committee under the auspices of the IOC, and with technical co-sponsorship from the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S). The location affords easy access to the many exciting sights and experiences of the city of Tucson and the surrounding Sonora Desert.

We look forward to seeing you in Tucson! Make sure to plan your return flight on Saturday the 20th so you can participtae in our Friday afternoon excursions on the 19th.

Host Organization

This conference is hosted by the International Society of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves and the University of Arizona, with substantial support from colleagues at nearby Arizona State University and the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA. The Local Organizing Committee wishes to acknowledge the generous help of the University of Arizona Foundation and the University of Arizona departments of Astronomy and Electrical Engineering.

IRMMW-THz 2014 Tucson, Arizona

WELCOME TO IRMMW-THz 2014!

IRMMW-THz 2014 will take place in Tucson, Arizona, USA from Sunday Sept. 14th- Friday September 19th, 2014

This web site will be open for information and registration in January 2014. Please check back then for full details.  We hope to see you in Tucson next September! To contact us email: irmmwthz2014@gmail.com

http://www.irmmw-thz2014.org/

To download a high resolution conference flyer click here: IRMMW-THz 2014 PDF flyer