Mittleman, Daniel M.2013-03-082013-03-082011Liu, Jingbo. "The transition from a TEM-like mode to a plasmonic mode in finite-width THz parallel-plate waveguides." (2011) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70325">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70325</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70325By the near-field measurement of the electric field distribution inside the finite width THz parallel plate waveguide, we find the transition from conventional diffractive TEM-like mode to plasmonic mode. This mode transition depends on the geometry of the waveguide. The measurement is conducted on THz-TDS system with scattering probe-technique. We present the simulation which agrees with our experimental data28 p.application/pdfengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.Applied sciencesPure sciencesElectrical engineeringOpticsThesisLiuJTHESIS E.E. 2011 LIU