Exploring Material Characterization Across Frequencies: Techniques from DC to Terahertz Using Transmission, Resonance, and Free-Space Methods

Time: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm MST

Location: University of Alberta, ECERF W2-010

(Refreshments provided)

Abstract

Understanding material properties is essential for designing high-performance electronic and RF systems. This session will explore different material characterization techniques across a wide frequency range, highlighting the impact of dielectric properties such as permittivity (Dk) and loss tangent (Df) on system performance. We will discuss various measurement methods, including transmission line, free space, resonance, and Fabry-Perot, focusing on their applications and advantages. The talk will start with fundamental principles and progress to practical implementations, showcasing how Keysight’s solutions facilitate accurate and efficient material measurements for research and industry applications.

Aidin Taeb is an RF/Microwave and Quantum Solution Engineer at Keysight Technologies, supporting customers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Waterloo, and Western Canada. He joined Keysight in 2019 and specializes in advanced measurement solutions spanning DC to terahertz frequencies. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2015. Following his doctoral studies, he served as a technical manager at the Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems (CIARS), where he worked on cutting-edge research in microwave, millimeter-wave, and antenna technologies. Aidin has extensive experience in high-frequency measurements, Over-the-Air (OTA) testing, millimeter-wave 5G/6G communications, and material characterization. His role at Keysight involves working closely with researchers and engineers to ensure precise and reliable vector network and signal analysis measurements. In this session, Aidin will share his expertise in material characterization across frequencies, bridging theoretical concepts with practical measurement techniques.