Title: Three‐dimensional printing technologies for terahertz applications: A review
Abstract: International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided EngineeringVolume 30, Issue 1 e21983 REVIEW ARTICLE Three-dimensional printing technologies for terahertz applications: A review Jingye Sun, Jingye Sun School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorFangjing Hu, Corresponding Author Fangjing Hu [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-3804-0740 MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement & Hubei Key Laboratory of Gravitation and Quantum Physics, PGMF and School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Correspondence Fangjing Hu, MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement & Hubei Key Laboratory of Gravitation and Quantum Physics, PGMF and School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China. Email: [email protected] for more papers by this author Jingye Sun, Jingye Sun School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorFangjing Hu, Corresponding Author Fangjing Hu [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-3804-0740 MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement & Hubei Key Laboratory of Gravitation and Quantum Physics, PGMF and School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Correspondence Fangjing Hu, MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement & Hubei Key Laboratory of Gravitation and Quantum Physics, PGMF and School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China. Email: [email protected] for more papers by this author First published: 10 October 2019 https://doi.org/10.1002/mmce.21983Citations: 28 Funding information: Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Grant/Award Number: 2019RC029 Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies enables fast prototyping of complex 3D objects with ever improving printing qualities. To date, 3D printing has been found useful in areas such as manufacturing, industrial design, aerospace, dental and medical industries, and many others. In this article, we review recent advances of 3D printing technologies for terahertz (THz) applications. Different 3D printing technologies and printable materials are first discussed and compared. 3D-printed THz components and devices, which are categorized as waveguides/fibers, antennas, and quasi-optical components, are further demonstrated. It is found that the performances and functionalities of 3D-printed THz devices have been greatly enhanced, while the operating frequencies have been increased from the lower end of THz range to over 1 THz region. With further development of novel materials and printing techniques, it is believed that 3D printing technologies will play an important role in the realization of THz components for efficient control and manipulation of THz waves. Citing Literature Volume30, Issue1January 2020e21983 RelatedInformation