Terahertz interferometric imaging of RDX

Alexander M. Sinyukov, Robert Barat, Dale Gary, Zoi-Heleni Michalopoulou, Ivan Zorych, David Zimdars, John Federici

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Abstract

Experimental results of homodyne terahertz interferometric 2-D imaging of RDX are presented. Continuous waves at 0.25-0.6 THz are used to obtain images of a C-4 sample at several THz frequencies. The performance of an N element detector array is imitated by only one detector placed at N positions. The distance between the C-4 sample and the detector array is ∼30 cm. By taking interferometric images at several THz frequencies RDX can be recognized by the spectral peak at 0.82 THz. Simulations of interferometric images of two point sources of spherical waves are presented. The terahertz interferometric imaging method can be used in defense and security applications to detect concealed weapons, explosives as well as chemical and biological agents.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTerahertz for Military and Security Applications V
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
EventTerahertz for Military and Security Applications V - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Apr 9 2007Apr 10 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6549
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherTerahertz for Military and Security Applications V
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period4/9/074/10/07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • Image
  • Interferometric
  • Near-field
  • Terahertz

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