I'm interested in experimenting with THz-range EM waves. What sources and sensors would be within reach of a hobbyist especially a cheapskate like me?

(Hint: This http://almaobservatory.org/ would be outside my budget!)

 

Not reasonable for a hobbyist.

Come down to the kHz range, which is entirely do-able.

 

I'm interested in experimenting with THz-range EM waves. What sources and sensors would be within reach of a hobbyist especially a cheapskate like me?

(Hint: This http://almaobservatory.org/ would be outside my budget!)

I'd start with a macine shop...Oh...cheap....ahhh....yeah not in this lifetime.

 

Actually that sounds like light to me...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_spectrum

But they say it is below light.

 

Enough to give you a warm feeling.

 

Hello,

The TeraHertz range is also known as Mid-Infra-Red.
Take a look at this page for more info on infrared:
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_classroom/ir_tutorial/

Greetings,
Bertus

 

Yeah, it could be called infrared, but changes in technology and applications have made it stand out as its own thing, to some extent. Single-digit THz is below IR but above microwaves, according to some definitions.

So, I will concentrate my effort on getting rich!