Research:

My research involves using terahertz time domain spectroscopy to study the properties of certain materials. Terahertz  lies between the microwave and far infra red part of the spectrum. It is the least unexplored part of the electromagnetic spectrum. However, recent studies in this frequency range have unraveled useful information about the vibration modes of certain molecules.  Also, terahertz (unlike x-ray radition) is non-ionizing and thus could be used to image tissue with no damage to body cells.  

My research thus far has involved Terahertz waveguides.  My master's thesis details a recent two-wire waveguide project.

Publications:
    1. Marx Mbonye, Rajind Mendis, and Daniel M. Mittleman,“A terahertz two-wire waveguide with low bending loss,” Applied Physics Letters, accepted (2009).
    2. Hui Zhan, Rajind Mendis, Marx Mbonye, and Daniel M. Mittleman,“An experimental study of edge plasmons and their role in mode confinement in slot waveguides,” Physical Review Letters, submitted (2009).