The role of THz and submillimeter wave technology in DHS

Thomas Coty; Anna Fuller-Tedeschi

doi:10.1117/12.884683

13 May 2011 The role of THz and submillimeter wave technology in DHS

Thomas Coty, Anna Fuller-Tedeschi

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Proceedings Volume 8031, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications III; 80310A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884683
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

THz and submillimeter wave technology is of great interest to DHS S&T due to the non-ionizing and clothing penetrating properties of the spectral region. Imaging in the region allows for standoff imaging of concealed threats such as Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) at operationally relevant distances. DHS S&T is investing in this area with the development of components such as detectors and sources for active imaging as well as full sensor systems in the future. The fundamental characterization of the region is also being explored with DHS funding by imaging well-characterized rough surface scattering targets. Analysis of these images will yield data to be used in evaluating assumptions currently made in current performance models. This along with the relevant field applications will be addressed.

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Thomas Coty and Anna Fuller-Tedeschi "The role of THz and submillimeter wave technology in DHS", Proc. SPIE 8031, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications III, 80310A (13 May 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884683

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Sensors

Explosives

Improvised explosive devices

Terahertz radiation

Homeland security

Standoff detection

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