Terahertz Spectroscopy of Quantum Materials
Quantum materials are currently at the forefront of condensed matter physics and continue to provide us with new insights and future directions for the upcoming age of quantum technology. Research on the fundamental properties of quantum materials increasingly demands access to low frequencies beyond the infrared. The terahertz region lying between the infrared and the microwave frequencies is emerging as a relatively unexplored, rich arena for exploring novel quasiparticle excitations in quantum materials. Recent developments in ultrafast pulsed lasers brought an unexpected opportunity to implement terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS). Here, the basic principle of standard THz TDS is introduced along with powerful applications to basic research on quantum materials. Case studies including superconductors, topological insulators, and two-dimensional (2D) magnets will be presented.