TeraHertz Project Overview
Full Title: Novel Technologies and Materials for Terahertz Radiation Control (TeraHertz)
Programme: Horizon Europe – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Staff Exchanges (HORIZON-MSCA-SE-2021)
Grant Agreement Number: 101086493
Start Date: 01/01/2023
End Date: 30/06/2028
Coordinating organization: Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU), Ukraine
Coordinator: Prof. Anatoliy Andrushchak
Consortium: 7 organizations from Ukraine, Poland, and France
Participating Countries: Ukraine, Poland, France
TeraHertz background
The terahertz (THz) frequency range (0.1–10 THz) holds enormous potential for applications in telecommunications (e.g., 6G wireless systems), biomedical imaging, materials diagnostics, security screening, and spectroscopy. However, its practical exploitation is limited by the lack of efficient and compact control devices for THz radiation.
The TeraHertz project addresses this gap by developing innovative quasi-optical technologies and engineered materials – such as crystalline nanocomposites and semiconductor coplanar structures – for the control and modulation of THz waves. These developments aim to deliver novel THz devices with high efficiency, small form factors, and application readiness.
TeraHertz project Summary
The TeraHertz project is dedicated to advancing novel technologies and material characterization techniques to enable next-generation control of terahertz (THz) radiation. Leveraging a multidisciplinary and international consortium of experts in material synthesis and THz science, the project focuses on developing cutting-edge quasi-optical technologies that harness the unique properties of dielectric and semiconductor crystalline materials – including nanocomposites and coplanar structures – for use in THz radiation control devices.
A key objective is to produce functional elements capable of modulating THz waves with high precision and efficiency, ultimately leading to market-ready products. The research will involve in-depth experimental investigations and advanced simulations to optimize key parameters such as transmission, absorption, refractive index, loss tangent, and dielectric constant.
Special attention is given to semiconductor materials capable of photogeneration of charge carriers under light exposure. These effects will be exploited to design and fabricate high-efficiency quasi-optical cells – core components in future THz control systems.
Through a coordinated research program, the project fosters collaboration between academia and industry across Ukraine, Poland, and France. The consortium emphasizes knowledge exchange, capacity building, and intersectoral cooperation. By delivering innovative solutions in THz technology, the TeraHertz project not only strengthens Europe’s scientific and industrial capabilities but also opens new market opportunities with societal and economic benefits on a global scale.