The EPIPHY group, within the IEMN laboratory, is specialized in the technology of terahertz devices.

The scientists have invented and developed an integrated and monolithic antenna for transmission and or reception of EM fields in the TeraHertz range (100 GHz to 3 THz). It is also possible to extend this range into the millimetric (50 – 100 GHz).

A patent application has been filed and covers the device including the antenna and the manufacturing process as well.

As claimed the antenna comprises:

- a conductive ground plane (PM) arranged on the superior surface (S) of a dielectric or semi-conductor substrate (SB)

- a conductive tape (RC) extending above of the said ground plane and forming an angle with this last one so as to form a type Horn antenna radiant structure

- a planar waveguide comprising at least a first (BC1) and a second (BC2) conductive tape arranged on the dielectric or semi-conductor substrate, respectively connected to the said conductive tape (RC) and to the said ground plane (PM).