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Zhu H, Wang G, Wang K, Liu G, Zhou Y, Xie S, Di Y, Xu J, Zhou H, Mou J, Ding C. Grid composite meta-surface absorber with thermal isolation structure for terahertz detection. OPTICS EXPRESS 2024; 32:205-216. [PMID: 38175049 DOI: 10.1364/oe.509580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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This paper specifically focuses on the absorber, the critical component responsible for the detector's response performance. The meta-surface absorber combines two resonant structures and achieves over 80% absorptance around 210 GHz, resulting in a broad operating frequency range. FR-4 is selected as the dielectric layer to be compatible with standard printed circuit board (PCB) technology, which reduces the overall fabrication time and cost. The absorbing unit and array layout are symmetrically designed, providing stable absorptance performance even under incident waves of different polarization angles. The polarization-insensitive absorptance characteristic further enhances the compatibility between the absorber and the detector in the application scenario. Furthermore, the thermal insulation performance of the absorber is ensured by introducing thermal insulation gaps. After completing fabrication through PCB technology, testing revealed that the absorber maintained excellent absorptance performance within its primary operating frequency range. This performance consistency closely matched the simulation results.
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Jiang Y, Li G, Ge H, Wang F, Li L, Chen X, Lv M, Zhang Y. Adaptive compressed sensing algorithm for terahertz spectral image reconstruction based on residual learning. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2022; 281:121586. [PMID: 35853252 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) is widely applied in the field of rapid nondestructive detection of grain owing to its low photon energy and high penetrating power. Nevertheless, terahertz imaging systems suffer from the problems of long image acquisition time and massive data processing. To mitigate these issues, this work presents an adaptive compressed sensing reconstruction algorithm for terahertz spectral images based on residual learning (ATResCS). The algorithm compresses the number of data samples, reducing the amount of data required for imaging and improving the imaging speed. Further, ATResCS reduces the time complexity by employing a convolutional neural network. The algorithm is validated by acquiring terahertz spectral image data via a THz-TDS system. ATResCS outperforms conventional algorithms regarding peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) and structural similarity, significantly reducing the reconstruction time and, thus, enabling real-time reconstruction. Specifically, at low sampling rates (0.1), ATResCS retains key spectral image information. The average PSNR is 0.96 - 1.015 dB higher than that of DR2-Net, reducing the average reconstruction time by 0.1 - 0.2 s. Experiments demonstrate that ATResCS has better reconfiguration capability and lower algorithm complexity, enabling high-quality and fast reconstruction of terahertz spectral images.
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- Yuying Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Grain Informatcon Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China; School of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Grain Informatcon Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China; College of Information Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Grain Informatcon Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China; College of Information Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Grain Informatcon Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China; College of Information Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Grain Informatcon Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China; College of Information Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Grain Informatcon Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China; College of Information Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Grain Informatcon Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China; College of Information Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Grain Informatcon Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China; College of Information Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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In the past few decades, the applications of terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and imaging technology have seen significant developments in the fields of biology, medical diagnosis, food safety, and nondestructive testing. Label-free diagnosis of malignant tumours has been obtained and also achieved significant development in THz biomedical imaging. This review mainly presents the research status and prospects of several common continuous-wave (CW) THz medical imaging systems and applications of THz medical imaging in biological tissues. Here, we first introduce the properties of THz waves and how these properties play a role in biomedical imaging. Then, we analyse both the advantages and disadvantages of the CW THz imaging methods and the progress of these methods in THz biomedical imaging in recent ten years. Finally, we summarise the obstacles in the way of the application of THz bio-imaging application technology in clinical detection, which need to be investigated and overcome in the future.
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Perraud JB, Chopard A, Guillet JP, Gellie P, Vuillot A, Mounaix P. A Versatile Illumination System for Real-Time Terahertz Imaging. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E3993. [PMID: 32709138 PMCID: PMC7412008 DOI: 10.3390/s20143993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Terahertz technologies are attracting strong interest from high-end industrial fields, and particularly for non-destructive-testing purposes. Currently lacking compactness, integrability as well as adaptability for those implementations, the development and commercialisation of more efficient sources and detectors progressively ensure the transition toward applicative implementations, especially for real-time full-field imaging. In this work, a flexible illumination system, based on fast beam steering has been developed and characterized. Its primary goal is to suppress interferences induced by the coherence length of certain terahertz sources, spoiling terahertz images. The second goal is to ensure an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio on the detector side by the full use and optimized distribution of the available power. This system provides a homogeneous and adjustable illumination through a simplified setup to guarantee optimum real-time imaging capabilities, tailored to the sample under inspection. Working toward industrial implementations, different illumination process are conveniently assessed as a result of the versatility of this method.
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- Jean-Baptiste Perraud
- IMS—Bordeaux University, UMR CNRS 5218, Bât A31, 351 Cours de la Libération, 33400 Talence, France; (J.-B.P.); (A.C.); (J.-P.G.)
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- IMS—Bordeaux University, UMR CNRS 5218, Bât A31, 351 Cours de la Libération, 33400 Talence, France; (J.-B.P.); (A.C.); (J.-P.G.)
- Lytid—8 rue la Fontaine, 92120 Montrouge, France; (P.G.); (A.V.)
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- IMS—Bordeaux University, UMR CNRS 5218, Bât A31, 351 Cours de la Libération, 33400 Talence, France; (J.-B.P.); (A.C.); (J.-P.G.)
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- Lytid—8 rue la Fontaine, 92120 Montrouge, France; (P.G.); (A.V.)
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- Lytid—8 rue la Fontaine, 92120 Montrouge, France; (P.G.); (A.V.)
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- IMS—Bordeaux University, UMR CNRS 5218, Bât A31, 351 Cours de la Libération, 33400 Talence, France; (J.-B.P.); (A.C.); (J.-P.G.)
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Valzania L, Zhao Y, Rong L, Wang D, Georges M, Hack E, Zolliker P. THz coherent lensless imaging. APPLIED OPTICS 2019; 58:G256-G275. [PMID: 31873509 DOI: 10.1364/ao.58.00g256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Imaging with THz radiation has proved an important tool for both fundamental science and industrial use. Here we review a class of THz imaging implementations, named coherent lensless imaging, that reconstruct the coherent response of arbitrary samples with a minimized experimental setup based only on a coherent source and a camera. After discussing the appropriate sources and detectors to perform them, we detail the fundamental principles and implementations of THz digital holography and phase retrieval. These techniques owe a lot to imaging with different wavelengths, yet innovative concepts are also being developed in the THz range and are ready to be applied in other spectral ranges. This makes our review useful for both the THz and imaging communities, and we hope it will foster their interaction.
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Liu J, Zhu L, Zhang F, Dong M, Qu X. Microdeformation of RBCs under oxidative stress measured by digital holographic microscopy and optical tweezers. APPLIED OPTICS 2019; 58:4042-4046. [PMID: 31158157 DOI: 10.1364/ao.58.004042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This paper utilized digital holographic microscopy and optical tweezers to study microdeformation of red blood cells (RBCs) dynamically under oxidative stress. RBCs attached with microbeads were stretched by dual optical tweezers to generate microdeformation. Morphology of RBCs under manipulation were recorded dynamically and recovered by off-axis digital holographic microscopy method. RBCs treated with H2O2 at different concentrations were measured to investigate the mechanical properties under oxidative stress. Use of optical tweezers and off-axis digital holographic microscopy enhanced measuring accuracy compared with the traditional method. Microdeformation of RBCs is also more consistent with the physiological situation. This proposal is meaningful for clinical applications and basic analysis of Parkinson's disease research.
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Beck M, Plötzing T, Maussang K, Palomo J, Colombelli R, Sagnes I, Mangeney J, Tignon J, Dhillon SS, Klatt G, Bartels A. High-speed THz spectroscopic imaging at ten kilohertz pixel rate with amplitude and phase contrast. OPTICS EXPRESS 2019; 27:10866-10872. [PMID: 31052940 DOI: 10.1364/oe.27.010866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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By combining the advantages of the high-speed ASOPS technology and efficient THz generation, we have realized a high-speed laser-based spectroscopic THz imaging system with more than 10,000 pixels per second acquisition speed and an excellent signal-to-noise ratio of more than 100. Unlike THz line cameras or mm-wave intensity detectors, the present device allows for a much higher spatial resolution and attributes each imaging pixel with phase and amplitude information up to several THz while simultaneously maintaining a very high scanning speed unmatched by any other technique presented so far. The high-speed acquisition allows for samples to be scanned even at sample velocities of 5 m/s or higher while preserving the fundamental resolution limit of the THz radiation, which is on the order of 500 µm in the present case.
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Lim YL, Bertling K, Taimre T, Gillespie T, Glenn C, Robinson A, Indjin D, Han Y, Li L, Linfield EH, Davies AG, Dean P, Rakić AD. Coherent imaging using laser feedback interferometry with pulsed-mode terahertz quantum cascade lasers. OPTICS EXPRESS 2019; 27:10221-10233. [PMID: 31045166 DOI: 10.1364/oe.27.010221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We report a coherent terahertz (THz) imaging system that utilises a quantum cascade laser (QCL) operating in pulsed-mode as both the source and detector. The realisation of a short-pulsed THz QCL feedback interferometer permits both high peak powers and improved thermal efficiency, which enables the cryogen-free operation of the system. In this work, we demonstrated pulsed-mode swept-frequency laser feedback interferometry experimentally. Our interferometric detection scheme not only permits the simultaneous creation of both amplitude and phase images, but inherently suppresses unwanted background radiation. We demonstrate that the proposed system utilising microsecond pulses has the potential to achieve 0.25 mega-pixel per second acquisition rates, paving the pathway to video frame rate THz imaging.
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In order to realize rapid THz detecting and imaging, a line beam scanning-based ultra-fast THz imaging platform is designed combining simple optical components and lightweight mechanical system. The designed THz imaging platform has the resolution of 12 mm, the scanning angle range of ±10.5°, the scanning speed of 0.17 s/frame, and the scanning range of 2 m × 0.8 m; moreover, it can realize rapid human body THz imaging and distinguish metallic objects. Considering its high-quality performance in THz imaging and detecting, it is believed the proposed line beam scanning-based ultra-fast THz imaging platform can be used in the future in various safe screening applications.
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Zhou Z, Zhou T, Zhang S, Shi Z, Chen Y, Wan W, Li X, Chen X, Gilbert Corder SN, Fu Z, Chen L, Mao Y, Cao J, Omenetto FG, Liu M, Li H, Tao TH. Multicolor T-Ray Imaging Using Multispectral Metamaterials. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2018; 5:1700982. [PMID: 30027034 PMCID: PMC6051390 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201700982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Recent progress in ultrafast spectroscopy and semiconductor technology is enabling unique applications in screening, detection, and diagnostics in the Terahertz (T-ray) regime. The promise of efficaciously operation in this spectral region is tempered by the lack of devices that can spectrally analyze samples at sufficient temporal and spatial resolution. Real-time, multispectral T-ray (Mul-T) imaging is reported by designing and demonstrating hyperspectral metamaterial focal plane array (MM-FPA) interfaces allowing multiband (and individually tunable) responses without compromising on the pixel size. These MM-FPAs are fully compatible with existing microfabrication technologies and have low noise when operating in the ambient environment. When tested with a set of frequency switchable quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) for multicolor illumination, both MM-FPAs and QCLs can be tuned to operate at multiple discrete THz frequencies to match analyte "fingerprints." Versatile imaging capabilities are presented, including unambiguous identification of concealed substances with intrinsic and/or human-engineered THz characteristics as well as effective diagnosis of cancerous tissues without notable spectral signatures in the THz range, underscoring the utility of applying multispectral approaches in this compelling wavelength range for sensing/identification and medical imaging.
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- Zhitao Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
- School of Graduate StudyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid State TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineeringthe University of Texas at AustinAustinTX78712USA
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- Department of NeurosurgeryHuashan Hospital of Fudan UniversityWulumuqi Zhong Road 12Shanghai200040China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
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- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid State TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
- School of Graduate StudyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
- School of Physical Science and TechnologyShanghaiTech UniversityShanghai200031China
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- Department of Physics and AstronomyStony Brook UniversityStony BrookNY11794USA
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- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid State TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
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- Department of NeurosurgeryHuashan Hospital of Fudan UniversityWulumuqi Zhong Road 12Shanghai200040China
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- Department of NeurosurgeryHuashan Hospital of Fudan UniversityWulumuqi Zhong Road 12Shanghai200040China
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- School of Graduate StudyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid State TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
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- Department of Physics and AstronomyStony Brook UniversityStony BrookNY11794USA
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- School of Graduate StudyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid State TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer TechnologyShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050China
- School of Graduate StudyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
- Department of Mechanical Engineeringthe University of Texas at AustinAustinTX78712USA
- School of Physical Science and TechnologyShanghaiTech UniversityShanghai200031China
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Huang W, Zhang W, Luo Y, Li L, Liu W, Li F. Broadband FBG resonator seismometer: principle, key technique, self-noise, and seismic response analysis. OPTICS EXPRESS 2018; 26:10705-10715. [PMID: 29716003 DOI: 10.1364/oe.26.010705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A broadband optical fiber seismometer based on FBG resonator is proposed for earthquake monitoring. The principle and key technique, high-resolution ultralow-frequency wavelength interrogation by dual-laser swept frequency and beat frequency method, are discussed and analyzed. From the simulation and test results, the seismometer works at broadband range from 0.01 Hz to 10 Hz with a sensitivity of better than 330 pm/g and the wavelength resolution of the interrogation system is better than 0.001 pm/√Hz from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz. A three-channel correlation method is used to measure the self-noise of the seismometer. It reaches a noise level of 2.7 × 10-7 ms-2/√Hz@0.1 Hz, which is lower than the earth's background noise (the new high noise model, NHNM). An earthquake monitoring experiment is conducted in a low noise seismic station. The recorded seismic waves are analyzed, which suggests that the proposed seismometer has the ability to record the close microearthquake and distant great earthquake with a high signal-noise ratio (SNR). This is the first time that a FBG-based middle-long period seismometer with lower self-noise than NHNM and large dynamic range (100 dB) is reported.
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Zhang D, Zhu J. Bi-directional propagation leaky modes in a periodic chain of dielectric circular rods. OPTICS EXPRESS 2018; 26:8690-8698. [PMID: 29715833 DOI: 10.1364/oe.26.008690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this paper, a periodic chain composed of two-dimensional dielectric cylindrical inclusions was studied based on the Fourier series expansion method with perfectly matched layers. Phase and attenuation constants associated with guided modes, forward propagation leaky modes, and backward propagation leaky modes, were conceptually proposed and numerically examined. In particular, the relationships between the backward propagation mode, leaky mode, and propagation constant were explained in the second-order Bragg reflection region. This simple structure was investigated with the goal of realizing an efficient guiding device. Phase and attenuation constant results were compared with the results obtained using the Lattice Sums technique with the T-matrix approach and FDTD method; very good agreement was observed between these methods.
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Gou J, Zhang T, Wang J, Jiang Y. Spiral Antenna-Coupled Microbridge Structures for THz Application. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2017; 12:91. [PMID: 28168615 PMCID: PMC5293710 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-017-1857-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Bolometer sensor is a good candidate for THz imaging due to its compact system, low cost, and wideband operation. Based on infrared microbolometer structures, two kinds of antenna-coupled microbridge structures are proposed with different spiral antennas: spiral antenna on support layer and spiral antenna with extended legs. Aiming at applications in detection and imaging, simulations are carried out mainly for optimized absorption at 2.52 THz, which is the radiation frequency of far-infrared CO2 lasers. The effects of rotation angle, line width, and spacing of the spiral antenna on THz wave absorption of microbridge structures are discussed. Spiral antenna, with extended legs, is a good solution for high absorption rate at low absorption frequency and can be used as electrode lead simultaneously for simplified manufacturing process. A spiral antenna-coupled microbridge structure with an absorption rate of more than 75% at 2.52 THz is achieved by optimizing the structure parameters. This research demonstrates the use of different spiral antennas for enhanced and tunable THz absorption of microbridge structures and provides an effective way to fabricate THz microbolometer detectors with great potential in the application of real-time THz imaging.
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- Jun Gou
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054 China
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- School of Optoelectronic Information, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054 China
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Vicarious Calibration of sUAS Microbolometer Temperature Imagery for Estimation of Radiometric Land Surface Temperature. SENSORS 2017; 17:s17071499. [PMID: 28672864 PMCID: PMC5539465 DOI: 10.3390/s17071499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In recent years, the availability of lightweight microbolometer thermal cameras compatible with small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) has allowed their use in diverse scientific and management activities that require sub-meter pixel resolution. Nevertheless, as with sensors already used in temperature remote sensing (e.g., Landsat satellites), a radiance atmospheric correction is necessary to estimate land surface temperature. This is because atmospheric conditions at any sUAS flight elevation will have an adverse impact on the image accuracy, derived calculations, and study replicability using the microbolometer technology. This study presents a vicarious calibration methodology (sUAS-specific, time-specific, flight-specific, and sensor-specific) for sUAS temperature imagery traceable back to NIST-standards and current atmospheric correction methods. For this methodology, a three-year data collection campaign with a sUAS called "AggieAir", developed at Utah State University, was performed for vineyards near Lodi, California, for flights conducted at different times (early morning, Landsat overpass, and mid-afternoon") and seasonal conditions. From the results of this study, it was found that, despite the spectral response of microbolometer cameras (7.0 to 14.0 μm), it was possible to account for the effects of atmospheric and sUAS operational conditions, regardless of time and weather, to acquire accurate surface temperature data. In addition, it was found that the main atmospheric correction parameters (transmissivity and atmospheric radiance) significantly varied over the course of a day. These parameters fluctuated the most in early morning and partially stabilized in Landsat overpass and in mid-afternoon times. In terms of accuracy, estimated atmospheric correction parameters presented adequate statistics (confidence bounds under ±0.1 for transmissivity and ±1.2 W/m²/sr/um for atmospheric radiance, with a range of RMSE below 1.0 W/m²/sr/um) for all sUAS flights. Differences in estimated temperatures between original thermal image and the vicarious calibration procedure reported here were estimated from -5 °C to 10 °C for early morning, and from 0 to 20 °C for Landsat overpass and mid-afternoon times.
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Kanda N, Konishi K, Nemoto N, Midorikawa K, Kuwata-Gonokami M. Real-time broadband terahertz spectroscopic imaging by using a high-sensitivity terahertz camera. Sci Rep 2017; 7:42540. [PMID: 28198395 PMCID: PMC5309736 DOI: 10.1038/srep42540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Terahertz (THz) imaging has a strong potential for applications because many molecules have fingerprint spectra in this frequency region. Spectroscopic imaging in the THz region is a promising technique to fully exploit this characteristic. However, the performance of conventional techniques is restricted by the requirement of multidimensional scanning, which implies an image data acquisition time of several minutes. In this study, we propose and demonstrate a novel broadband THz spectroscopic imaging method that enables real-time image acquisition using a high-sensitivity THz camera. By exploiting the two-dimensionality of the detector, a broadband multi-channel spectrometer near 1 THz was constructed with a reflection type diffraction grating and a high-power THz source. To demonstrate the advantages of the developed technique, we performed molecule-specific imaging and high-speed acquisition of two-dimensional (2D) images. Two different sugar molecules (lactose and D-fructose) were identified with fingerprint spectra, and their distributions in one-dimensional space were obtained at a fast video rate (15 frames per second). Combined with the one-dimensional (1D) mechanical scanning of the sample, two-dimensional molecule-specific images can be obtained only in a few seconds. Our method can be applied in various important fields such as security and biomedicine.
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- Natsuki Kanda
- RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics, RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan.,Photon Science Center, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Institute for Photon Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Physics, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics, RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan.,Institute for Photon Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Institute for Photon Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan.,Department of Physics, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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Comparison of Thermal Detector Arrays for Off-Axis THz Holography and Real-Time THz Imaging. SENSORS 2016; 16:221. [PMID: 26861341 PMCID: PMC4801597 DOI: 10.3390/s16020221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In terahertz (THz) materials science, imaging by scanning prevails when low power THz sources are used. However, the application of array detectors operating with high power THz sources is increasingly reported. We compare the imaging properties of four different array detectors that are able to record THz radiation directly. Two micro-bolometer arrays are designed for infrared imaging in the 8-14 μm wavelength range, but are based on different absorber materials (i) vanadium oxide; (ii) amorphous silicon; (iii) a micro-bolometer array optimized for recording THz radiation based on silicon nitride; and (iv) a pyroelectric array detector for THz beam profile measurements. THz wavelengths of 96.5 μm, 118.8 μm, and 393.6 μm from a powerful far infrared laser were used to assess the technical performance in terms of signal to noise ratio, detector response and detectivity. The usefulness of the detectors for beam profiling and digital holography is assessed. Finally, the potential and limitation for real-time digital holography are discussed.
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Gou J, Wang J, Zheng X, Gu D, Yu H, Jiang Y. Detection of terahertz radiation from 2.52 THz CO2 laser using a 320 × 240 vanadium oxide microbolometer focal plane array. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra15049c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Real-time, continuous-wave THz detection and imaging were demonstrated with a 320 × 240 VOx FPA detector with a nanostructured Ti thin film absorber.
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- Jun Gou
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Chengdu 610054
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Chengdu 610054
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Chengdu 610054
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Chengdu 610054
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Chengdu 610054
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Chengdu 610054
- People's Republic of China
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Hack E, Zolliker P. Terahertz holography for imaging amplitude and phase objects. OPTICS EXPRESS 2014; 22:16079-16086. [PMID: 24977861 DOI: 10.1364/oe.22.016079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A non-monochromatic THz Quantum Cascade Laser and an uncooled micro-bolometer array detector with VGA resolution are used in a beam-splitter free holographic set-up to measure amplitude and phase objects in transmission. Phase maps of the diffraction pattern are retrieved using the Fourier transform carrier fringe method; while a Fresnel-Kirchhoff back propagation algorithm is used to reconstruct the complex object image. A lateral resolution of 280 µm and a relative phase sensitivity of about 0.5 rad are estimated from reconstructed images of a metallic Siemens star and a polypropylene test structure, respectively. Simulations corroborate the experimental results.
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Simoens F, Meilhan J. Terahertz real-time imaging uncooled array based on antenna- and cavity-coupled bolometers. PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS. SERIES A, MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES 2014; 372:20130111. [PMID: 24567477 DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2013.0111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The development of terahertz (THz) applications is slowed down by the availability of affordable, easy-to-use and highly sensitive detectors. CEA-Leti took up this challenge by tailoring the mature infrared (IR) bolometer technology for optimized THz sensing. The key feature of these detectors relies on the separation between electromagnetic absorption and the thermometer. For each pixel, specific structures of antennas and a resonant quarter-wavelength cavity couple efficiently the THz radiation on a broadband range, while a central silicon microbridge bolometer resistance is read out by a complementary metal oxide semiconductor circuit. 320×240 pixel arrays have been designed and manufactured: a better than 30 pW power direct detection threshold per pixel has been demonstrated in the 2-4 THz range. Such performance is expected on the whole THz range by proper tailoring of the antennas while keeping the technological stack largely unchanged. This paper gives an overview of the developed bolometer-based technology. First, it describes the technology and reports the latest performance characterizations. Then imaging demonstrations are presented, such as real-time reflectance imaging of a large surface of hidden objects and THz time-domain spectroscopy beam two-dimensional profiling. Finally, perspectives of camera integration for scientific and industrial applications are discussed.
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- François Simoens
- CEA-Leti MINATEC, 17 rue des Martyrs, Grenoble Cedex 9 38054, France
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Alves F, Grbovic D, Kearney B, Lavrik NV, Karunasiri G. Bi-material terahertz sensors using metamaterial structures. OPTICS EXPRESS 2013; 21:13256-13271. [PMID: 23736579 DOI: 10.1364/oe.21.013256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In this paper we report on the design, fabrication and characterization of terahertz (THz) bi-material sensors with metamaterial absorbers. MEMS fabrication-friendly SiOx and Al are used to maximize the bimetallic effect and metamaterial absorption at 3.8 THz, the frequency of a quantum cascade laser illumination source. Sensors with different configurations were fabricated and the measured absorption is near 100% and responsivity is around 1.2 deg/μW, which agree well with finite element simulations. The results indicate the potential of using these detectors to fabricate focal plane arrays for real time THz imaging.
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- Fabio Alves
- Department of Physics, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943, USA.
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Dyer GC, Norquist CD, Cich MJ, Grine AD, Fuller CT, Reno JL, Wanke MC. Rectified diode response of a multimode quantum cascade laser integrated terahertz transceiver. OPTICS EXPRESS 2013; 21:3996-4004. [PMID: 23481934 DOI: 10.1364/oe.21.003996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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We characterized the DC transport response of a diode embedded in a THz quantum cascade laser as the laser current was changed. The overall response is described by parallel contributions from the rectification of the laser field due to the non-linearity of the diode I-V and from thermally activated transport. Sudden jumps in the diode response when the laser changes from single mode to multi-mode operation, with no corresponding jumps in output power, suggest that the coupling between the diode and laser field depends on the spatial distribution of internal fields. The results demonstrate conclusively that the internal laser field couples directly to the integrated diode.
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- Gregory C Dyer
- Sandia National Laboratories, P.O. Box 5800, Albuquerque, NM 87185, USA
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Alves F, Kearney B, Grbovic D, Karunasiri G. Narrowband terahertz emitters using metamaterial films. OPTICS EXPRESS 2012; 20:21025-21032. [PMID: 23037226 DOI: 10.1364/oe.20.021025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In this article we report on metamaterial-based narrowband thermal terahertz (THz) emitters with a bandwidth of about 1 THz. Single band emitters designed to radiate in the 4 to 8 THz range were found to emit as high as 36 W/m(2) when operated at 400 °C. Emission into two well-separated THz bands was also demonstrated by using metamaterial structures featuring more complex unit cells. Imaging of heated emitters using a microbolometer camera fitted with THz optics clearly showed the expected higher emissivity from the metamaterial structure compared to low-emissivity of the surrounding aluminum.
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- Fabio Alves
- Department of Physics, Naval Postgraduate School, 833 Dyer Rd, Monterey, California 93943, USA.
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Alves F, Grbovic D, Kearney B, Karunasiri G. Microelectromechanical systems bimaterial terahertz sensor with integrated metamaterial absorber. OPTICS LETTERS 2012; 37:1886-1888. [PMID: 22660062 DOI: 10.1364/ol.37.001886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This Letter describes the fabrication of a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) bimaterial terahertz (THz) sensor operating at 3.8 THz. The incident THz radiation is absorbed by a metamaterial structure integrated with the bimaterial. The absorber was designed with a resonant frequency matching the quantum cascade laser illumination source while simultaneously providing structural support, desired thermomechanical properties and optical readout access. Measurement showed that the fabricated absorber has nearly 90% absorption at 3.8 THz. A responsivity of 0.1°/μW and a time constant of 14 ms were observed. The use of metamaterial absorbers allows for tuning the sensor response to the desired frequency to achieve high sensitivity for potential THz imaging applications.
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- Fabio Alves
- Department of Physics, Naval Postgraduate School, 833 Dyer Road, Monterey, California 93943, USA
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Amanti MI, Scalari G, Beck M, Faist J. Stand-alone system for high-resolution, real-time terahertz imaging. OPTICS EXPRESS 2012; 20:2772-2778. [PMID: 22330513 DOI: 10.1364/oe.20.002772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In this work we present a stand-alone, portable system for high resolution real-time THz imaging. The total weight of the apparatus is less than 15 kg and its physical dimension is of ~(65 cm)3. A quantum cascade laser emitting at 3.4 THz laser based on a third-order distributed feedback cavity is used as source. It operates in continuous-wave at 50 K with more than 1 mW output power and less than 300 mW of power consumption. High resolution real-time THz imaging is reported: resolution of 2.5 times the wavelength is demonstrated.
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- Maria I Amanti
- ETH Zurich, Institute for Quantum Electronics, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 16, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland.
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Ding SH, Li Q, Li YD, Wang Q. Continuous-wave terahertz digital holography by use of a pyroelectric array camera. OPTICS LETTERS 2011; 36:1993-1995. [PMID: 21633426 DOI: 10.1364/ol.36.001993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Terahertz (THz) digital holography is realized based on a 2.52 THz far-IR gas laser and a commercial 124 × 124 pyroelectric array camera. Off-axis THz holograms are obtained by recording interference patterns between light passing through the sample and the reference wave. A numerical reconstruction process is performed to obtain the field distribution at the object surface. Different targets were imaged to test the system's imaging capability. Compared with THz focal plane images, the image quality of the reconstructed images are improved a lot. The results show that the system's imaging resolution can reach at least 0.4 mm. The system also has the potential for real-time imaging application. This study confirms that digital holography is a promising technique for real-time, high-resolution THz imaging, which has extensive application prospects.
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- Sheng-Hui Ding
- National Key Laboratory of Tunable Laser Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, No. 2 YiKuang Street, Harbin 150080, China
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Wang X, Hou L, Zhang Y. Continuous-wave terahertz interferometry with multiwavelength phase unwrapping. APPLIED OPTICS 2010; 49:5095-5102. [PMID: 20856283 DOI: 10.1364/ao.49.005095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Continuous-wave (cw) terahertz (THz) phase imaging can accurately and noninvasively present the depth information of an object's surface and interior. However, a 2π ambiguity limits the measurement of a sample with a thickness larger than the detection wavelength of THz waves. A multiwavelength phase unwrapping method is introduced to the cw THz phase imaging to reconstruct the exact phase map of the object. By using this method, three different types of high-density polyethylene samples were measured, and their phase profiles were well extracted. The result shows that this method is effective in cw THz phase imaging and has the potential to improve the applications of cw THz imaging.
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- Xinke Wang
- Department of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, No. 92 XiDaZhiJie, Harbin 150001, China
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Danylov AA, Goyette TM, Waldman J, Coulombe MJ, Gatesman AJ, Giles RH, Qian X, Chandrayan N, Vangala S, Termkoa K, Goodhue WD, Nixon WE. Terahertz inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) imaging with a quantum cascade laser transmitter. OPTICS EXPRESS 2010; 18:16264-16272. [PMID: 20721012 DOI: 10.1364/oe.18.016264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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A coherent transceiver using a THz quantum cascade (TQCL) laser as the transmitter and an optically pumped molecular laser as the local oscillator has been used, with a pair of Schottky diode mixers in the receiver and reference channels, to acquire high-resolution images of fully illuminated targets, including scale models and concealed objects. Phase stability of the received signal, sufficient to allow coherent image processing of the rotating target (in azimuth and elevation), was obtained by frequency-locking the TQCL to the free-running, highly stable optically pumped molecular laser. While the range to the target was limited by the available TQCL power (several hundred microwatts) and reasonably strong indoor atmospheric attenuation at 2.408 THz, the coherence length of the TQCL transmitter will allow coherent imaging over distances up to several hundred meters. Image data obtained with the system is presented.
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- Andriy A Danylov
- Submillimeter-Wave Technology Laboratory, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, USA.
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Maraghechi P, Straatsma C, Liu Z, Zhao V, Elezzabi AY. Plasmon-assisted terahertz imaging inside metal-filled media. OPTICS EXPRESS 2009; 17:16456-16464. [PMID: 19770861 DOI: 10.1364/oe.17.016456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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We present the application of THz plasmonics in imaging dielectric objects embedded in metal-filled media. By exploiting the time domain information from the transmitted pulse, signatures of the objects were observed. To enhance the low quality images acquired through THz time domain spectroscopy, a super-resolution image processing technique was applied. It is shown that pulse arrival time and phase magnitude information compared to the integrated instantaneous power of the transmitted pulse provides more detailed images of the embedded object.
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- P Maraghechi
- Ultrafast Optics and Nanophotonics Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada T6G 2V4
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