A device has been invented that produces radiation in the terahertz range. It is a considerable feat of semiconductor fabrication, and could be used in a wide range of applications.
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Sirtori, C. Bridge for the terahertz gap. Nature 417, 132–133 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/417132b
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