Synopses & Reviews
The recent development of easy-to-use sources and detectors of terahertz radiation has enabled growth in applications of terahertz (Thz) imaging and sensing. Terahertz radiation does not damage tissues and DNA, unlike X-rays, so it is a good candidate for medical imaging. Many materials of interest have unique spectral "fingerprints" in the Thz range and this makes terahertz technology attractive for scientific research, sensing and imaging. There are many possible uses of Thz sensing and imaging in manufacturing, quality control, and process monitoring. The editor and contributors review the fundamentals of Thz technology, explain the recent progress and techniques in this technology and finally explore the applications of terahertz technology.
Part one discusses the generation, detection and emission of waves, surface plasmon polaritons, terahertz near-field imaging and sensing, room temperature terahertz detectors and terahertz wireless communications. Part two discusses recent progress and such novel techniques in terahertz technology as terahertz bio-sensing, array imagers, and resonant field enhancement of terahertz waves. Finally, the conclusion explores applications of terahertz technology, including applications in tomographic imaging and material spectroscopy, art conservation, and the aerospace, wood products, semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.
Synopsis
The recent development of easy-to-use sources and detectors of terahertz radiation has enabled growth in applications of terahertz (Thz) imaging and sensing. This vastly adaptable technology offers great potential across a wide range of areas, and the Handbook of terahertz technology for imaging, sensing and communications explores the fundamental principles, important developments and key applications emerging in this exciting field.
Part one provides an authoritative introduction to the fundamentals of terahertz technology for imaging, sensing and communications. The generation, detection and emission of waves are discussed alongside fundamental aspects of surface plasmon polaritons, terahertz near-field imaging and sensing, room temperature terahertz detectors and terahertz wireless communications. Part two goes on to discuss recent progress and such novel techniques in terahertz technology as terahertz bio-sensing, array imagers, and resonant field enhancement of terahertz waves. Fiber-coupled time-domain spectroscopy systems (THz-TDS), terahertz photomixer systems, terahertz nanotechnology, frequency metrology and semiconductor material development for terahertz applications are all reviewed. Finally, applications of terahertz technology are explored in part three, including applications in tomographic imaging and material spectroscopy, art conservation, and the aerospace, wood products, semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.
With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the Handbook of terahertz technology for imaging, sensing and communications is an authoritative guide to the field for laser engineers, manufacturers of sensing devices and imaging equipment, security companies, the military, professionals working in process monitoring, and academics interested in this field.
- Examines techniques for the generation and detection of terahertz waves
- Discusses material development for terahertz applications
- Explores applications in tomographic imaging, art conservation and the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries
About the Author
Daryoosh Saeedkia is Founder and President/CEO of TeTech S, a terahertz technology solution company which develops terahertz sensor and imaging systems for industrial and scientific applications. He is also owner of T-Era Consulting, providing services on design, fabrication, and test of optoelectronic and photonic devices and systems. Both companies are located in Ontario, Canada.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Fundamentals of terahertz technology for imaging, sensing and communications: Optoelectronic techniques for the generation and detection of terahertz waves; Transmission and propagation of terahertz waves in plastic waveguides; Fundamental aspects of surface plasmon polaritons at terahertz frequencies; Fundamental aspects of terahertz near-field imaging and sensing; Field effect transistors for terahertz applications; Terahertz wireless communications
Part 2 Recent progress and novel techniques in terahertz technology: Terahertz bio-sensing techniques; Terahertz array imagers: Towards the implementation of terahertz cameras with plasma-wave-based silicon MOSFET detectors; Resonant field enhancement of terahertz waves in subwavelength plasmonic structures; Fiber-coupled terahertz time-domain spectroscopy systems (THz-TDS); State-of-the-art in terahertz continuous wave photomixer systems; Novel techniques in terahertz near-field imaging and sensing; Terahertz nano-devices and nano-systems; Terahertz integrated devices and systems; Terahertz frequency metrology based on frequency comb techniques; Semiconductor material development for terahertz applications
Part 3 Applications of terahertz technology: Terahertz applications in tomographic imaging and material spectroscopy: A review; Terahertz applications in aerospace industry; Terahertz applications in the wood products industry; Terahertz applications in the pharmaceutical industry and science; Terahertz applications in art conservation; Applications of terahertz technology in the semiconductor industry