Scanning Terahertz Heterodyne Imaging Systems
TBMG-1773
05/01/2007
- Content
Scanning terahertz heterodyne imaging systems are now at an early stage of development. They were recently conceived as means of probing biological specimens and samples of materials to obtain information complementary to that obtainable from imaging systems that utilize other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., visible light or x rays). Emerging applications for scanning terahertz heterodyne imaging systems include studies of terahertz contrast mechanisms in biological samples, pump probe excitation of phonon modes in liquids and solids, studies of effects of terahertz irradiance on functions and forms of living cells, and studies of spectral signatures indicative of binding and structures of protein molecules.
- Citation
- "Scanning Terahertz Heterodyne Imaging Systems," Mobility Engineering, May 1, 2007.