Fabrication and characterization of 115 GHz double split ring resonator

G Gem Nakamura (Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California 1 , Los Angeles, California 90089,) Y Yuhang Ren (Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California 1 , Los Angeles, California 90089,) M Michael Coumans (Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California 2 , Los Angeles, California 90089,) L Laura Mugica (Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California 2 , Los Angeles, California 90089,) S Sola M. Takahashi (Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California 2 , Los Angeles, California 90089,) A Anton Savitsky (Faculty of Physics, Technical University Dortmund, Otto-Hahn Straße 4a, Dortmund 44227, Germany) D Dieter Suter (Fakultät Physik, Technische Universität Dortmund 3 , Dortmund D-44221,) S Susumu Takahashi (Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California 1 , Los Angeles, California 90089,)

Abstract

Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy requires an efficient coupling of electromagnetic waves over a sample volume. However, it is often challenging when EPR is operated in the terahertz (THz) range. Here, we report the fabrication and characterization of double split-ring resonators (DSRRs) designed to operate at a frequency of 115 GHz. The DSRR device consists of the outer and inner rings with diameters of 190 and 50 μm, respectively. Both rings have gaps, located on opposite sides, to concentrate and enhance the induced magnetic fields within the rings. The DSRR devices are fabricated using a wet-etch photolithography process. We also develop a characterization method to measure the resonant frequencies and Q-factors of individual DSRR devices. The developed DSRR fabrication method is useful for the development of resonators for various THz experiments.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 138, Issue 22
Published December 14, 2025
ISSN 0021-8979
Publisher American Institute of Physics

Journal Info

Journal of Applied Physics

American Institute of Physics

ISSN: 0021-8979 Physical Sciences

Authors (8)

G

Gem Nakamura

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California 1 , Los Angeles, California 90089,

Y

Yuhang Ren

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California 1 , Los Angeles, California 90089,

M

Michael Coumans

Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California 2 , Los Angeles, California 90089,

L

Laura Mugica

Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California 2 , Los Angeles, California 90089,

S

Sola M. Takahashi

Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California 2 , Los Angeles, California 90089,

A

Anton Savitsky

Faculty of Physics, Technical University Dortmund, Otto-Hahn Straße 4a, Dortmund 44227, Germany

D

Dieter Suter

Fakultät Physik, Technische Universität Dortmund 3 , Dortmund D-44221,

S

Susumu Takahashi

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California 1 , Los Angeles, California 90089,