Challenges of Terahertz Radiations as Imaging and Sensing

Authors

  • Anant Bhardwaj Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, BSA College of Engineering & Technology, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
  • Govind Sharma Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, Indi
  • Vikas Gupta Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, India

Abstract

In electromagnetic spectrum, terahertz (THz) region is an open research area & it can be applied to diverse field of applications & in this region of the electromagnetic spectrum consists of THz waves, which at 100 GHz to 10 THz fall between millimeter waves and the infrared light. This article reviews the challenges faced by THz radiations in various applications & its implementation. Terahertz (THz) radiation, which occupies a relatively unexplored portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between the mid-infrared and microwave bands, offers innovative sensing and imaging technologies that can provide information unavailable through conventional methods such as microwave and X-ray techniques. With the advancement of THz technologies, THz sensing and imaging will impact a broad range of interdisciplinary fields, including chemical and biological detections and identifications.

Author Biography

  • Anant Bhardwaj, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, BSA College of Engineering & Technology, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
    Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, BSA College of Engineering & Technology, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

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Published

2022-11-09

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016)

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