Terahertz imaging system for examining articles

Details Terahertz imaging system for examining articles Terahertz imaging system for examining articles

2005-05-26

2008-11-11

Porta, David P. (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

C250S341700, C250S359100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07449695

ABSTRACT:
A system to detect an article includes one or more terahertz modules. Each module either generates or receives, or both generates and receives, terahertz radiation. Some of the terahertz radiation is reflected from the article and the remainder of the terahertz radiation is transmitted through the article. A processor analyzes the reflected and transmitted terahertz radiation to characterize the article.

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