Terahertz technology for imaging and spectroscopy

T. W. Crowe; D. W. Porterfield; J. L. Hesler; W. L. Bishop; D. S. Kurtz; K. Hui

doi:10.1117/12.665393

19 May 2006 Terahertz technology for imaging and spectroscopy

T. W. Crowe, D. W. Porterfield, J. L. Hesler, W. L. Bishop, D. S. Kurtz, K. Hui

Proceedings Volume 6212, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications IV; 62120V (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665393
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

The terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum has unique properties that make it especially useful for imaging and spectroscopic detection of concealed weapons, explosives and chemical and biological materials. However, terahertz energy is difficult to generate and detect, and this has led to a technology gap in this frequency band. Nonlinear diodes can be used to bridge this gap by translating the functionality achieved at microwave frequencies to the terahertz band. Basic building blocks include low-noise mixers, frequency multipliers, sideband generators and direct detectors. These terahertz components rely on planar Schottky diodes and recently developed integrated diode circuits make them easier to assemble and more robust. The new generation of terahertz sources and receivers requires no mechanical tuning, yet achieves high efficiency and broad bandwidth. This paper reviews the basic design of terahertz transmitters and receivers, with special emphasis on the recent development of systems that are compact, easy to use and have excellent performance.

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T. W. Crowe, D. W. Porterfield, J. L. Hesler, W. L. Bishop, D. S. Kurtz, and K. Hui "Terahertz technology for imaging and spectroscopy", Proc. SPIE 6212, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications IV, 62120V (19 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665393

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