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Research and Development

Advancing the Future with Terahertz Technology

The terahertz.NRW research network drives innovation by exploring the full potential of terahertz radiation across diverse applications. Our expertise spans from fundamental research to practical, application-focused projects.

Publications

Research Areas

Communication & Localization

Innovations for next-generation wireless communication.

Material Characterization

Terahertz technology for the precise examination of materials.

Medical Technology

More precise diagnoses thanks to terahertz technology.

Environmental Monitoring

Application of terahertz for environmentally friendly monitoring.

Our Research Project:
Nine Work Packages in Focus

Since terahertz.NRW was founded, we have been working to establish a global platform for terahertz research. Through continuous innovation, we have positioned ourselves as a leading network in this cutting-edge technology. Our structure includes five technical work packages, supported by four network packages.

WP1 Coordination and Networking

Efficient planning and coordination of project partners and promotion of cooperation.

WP2 THz System Concepts & Experimental Preliminary Investigations

Development and testing of new terahertz system concepts through experimental investigations.

WP3 Transceiver Technologies

Research into high-performance transmitter and receiver systems for terahertz applications.

WP4 Functional Sensor Technology

Development of highly sensitive sensors for recording and analyzing environmental data.

WP5 Signal Processing & Algorithms

Optimizing the processing of terahertz signals using advanced algorithms.

WP6 Evaluation & Baseline Studies

Comprehensive analysis and evaluation of new technologies and research approaches.

WP7 Science Communication & Participation

Dissemination of scientific results and promotion of public participation.

WP8 Recruitment, Career Development, Gender, Diversity and Transfer

Promoting diversity, career development and knowledge transfer in research.

WP9 Research Data
Management

Efficient management and analysis of research data to optimize projects.

WP1 Coordination and Networking
Efficient planning and coordination of project partners and promotion of cooperation.
WP2 THz System Concepts & exp. Preliminary Investigations
Development and testing of new terahertz system concepts through experimental investigations.
WP3 Transceiver Technologies
Research into high-performance transmitter and receiver systems for terahertz applications.
WP4 Functional Sensor Technology
Development of highly sensitive sensors for recording and analyzing environmental data.
WP5 Signal Processing & Algorithms
Optimizing the processing of terahertz signals using advanced algorithms.
WP6 Evaluation & Baseline Studies
Comprehensive analysis and evaluation of new technologies and research approaches.
WP7 Science Communication & Participation
Dissemination of scientific results and promotion of public participation.
WP8 Recruitment, Career Development, Gender, Diversity and Transfer
Promoting diversity, career development and knowledge transfer in research.
WP9 Research Data Management
Efficient management and analysis of research data to optimize projects.