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terahertz

American  
[ter-uh-hurts] / ˈtɛr əˌhɜrts /

noun

  • terahertz,
    plural
  • terahertzes
    plural
  1. one trillion (1012 ) hertz. THz


Other Word Forms

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Etymology

Origin of terahertz

tera- + hertz


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"To overcome this limitation, we introduced a terahertz split-ring resonator. Such a dark cavity can reshape the electromagnetic environment and substantially amplify vacuum fluctuations."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

In the future, the approach could contribute to ultrafast optical computers, advanced telecommunications, and entirely new terahertz lasers.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

The use of flat metasurfaces removes the need for precise alignment of external optical components, simplifying packaging and deployment compared with many existing terahertz systems.

From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026

In this process, incoming terahertz photons transfer energy to electrons confined within a two-dimensional electron gas.

From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026

The discovery, made using intense terahertz laser pulses, gives scientists a new view into the fundamental origins of magnetism and could eventually help researchers better control advanced quantum materials.

From Science Daily ● May 24, 2026

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