New Series of Standards VDI/VDE 5590 on Terahertz Systems

In 2013, members of the terahertz community in Germany initiated the formation of VDI standards for terahertz systems. Since terahertz systems are associated with different research branches, the initiative serves, among other aspects, to develop a consistent language and to map transparent quality characteristics for an emerging technology. We report on our ongoing work within this initiative and address the challenges involved. While the standards are also published in English and are internationally accessible, it is desirable to address future initiatives also in the context of international collaborations.