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TIME DOMAIN TERAHERTZ IMAGING OF THREATS IN LUGGAGE AND PERSONNEL.
- Source :
- International Journal of High Speed Electronics & Systems; Jun2007, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p271-281, 11p, 5 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- We demonstrate a large area time domain terahertz (THz) imaging system capable of scanning 1 meter square area in less than 20-100 minutes for several security applications. The detection of concealed explosives; metallic and non-metallic weapons (such as ceramic, plastic or composite guns and knives); and flammables in luggage, packages and personnel has been demonstrated. Transmission mode images of luggage containing threat items are discussed. Reflection mode images of luggage and personnel are discussed. Time domain THz images can be analyzed for 3 dimensional and volumetric information. Time domain THz images have advantages over coherent narrow band imaging methods, with freedom from interference artifacts and with greater ability to discard irrelevant or intervening reflections through time discrimination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01291564
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of High Speed Electronics & Systems
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26904631
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1142/S0129156407004497