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Cherenkov-Phase-Matched Nonlinear Optical Detection And Generation Of Terahertz Radiation Via Gaas With Metal-Coating, Ramon M. Delos Santos, Shinpei Ozawa, Valynn Magusara, Syougo Azuma, Anthony Tuico, Vernalyn Copa, Arnel Salvador, Kohji Yamamoto, Armando Somintac, Kazuyoshi Kurihara, Hideaki Kitahara, Masahiko Tani, Elmer Estacio

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Terahertz (THz) wave detection and emission via Cherenkov-phase-matched nonlinear optical effects at 1.55-μm optical wavelength were demonstrated using a GaAs with metal-coating (M-G-M) and bare GaAs as a reference sample in conjunction with a metallic tapered parallel-plate waveguide (TPPWG). The metal-coated GaAs is superior to the bare wafer both as a THz electro-optic detector and as an emitter. Significant improvements in the detection and emission efficiency were obtained by utilizing a metal-coating due to better confinement and lower loss of the THz waves propagating in the M-G-M compared with bare GaAs.

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Fabrication Of A Capacitive Relative Humidity Sensor Using Aluminum Thin Films Deposited On Etched Printed Circuit Board, Jacqueline Ann L. Lee, Ivan B. Culaba

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A capacitive humidity-sensing device was created by thermal evaporation of 99.999% aluminum. The substrate used for the coating was etched double-sided printed circuit board. The etched printed circuit board serves as the dielectric of the capacitor while the aluminum thin films deposited on either side serve as the plates of the capacitor. The capacitance was measured before and after exposure to humidity. The device was then calibrated by comparing the readings of capacitance with that of the relative humidity sensor of the Vernier LabQuest2. It was found that there is a linear relationship between the capacitance and relative humidity given …

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Assessing The Sensitivity Of The Non-Hydrostatic Regional Climate Model To Boundary Conditions And Convective Schemes Over The Philippines, Gemma T. Narisma, Faye T. Cruz, Hidetaka Sasaki

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Regional climate models have been useful in climate studies and in downscaling climate projections from global climate models, especially for areas characterized by complex topography and coastline features, such as the Philippines. However, several factors may affect model skill, such as uncertainties related to the boundary conditions and model configuration. This study evaluates the performance of the non-hydrostatic regional climate model (NHRCM) over the Philippines. Present-day climate simulations at 50 km resolution are conducted using two sets of boundary conditions (ECMWF ERA-Interim and the NCEP/NCAR Reanalysis Project NNRP1), as well as two convective parameterization schemes in the model (Grell and …

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Fabrication Of A Capacitive Relative Humidity Sensor Using Aluminum Thin Films Deposited On Etched Printed Circuit Board, Jacqueline Ann L. Lee, Ivan B. Culaba

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Assessing The Sensitivity Of The Non-Hydrostatic Regional Climate Model To Boundary Conditions And Convective Schemes Over The Philippines, Gemma T. Narisma, Faye T. Cruz, Hidetaka Sasaki

Physics Faculty Publications