Terahertz and mid infrared radiation [electronic resource] : detection of explosives and CBRN (using terahertz) / edited by Mauro F. Pereira and Oleksiy Shulika.
2014
QC457
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Terahertz and mid infrared radiation [electronic resource] : detection of explosives and CBRN (using terahertz) / edited by Mauro F. Pereira and Oleksiy Shulika.
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ISBN
9789401785723 electronic book
9401785724 electronic book
9789401785716
9401785724 electronic book
9789401785716
Published
Dordrecht, The Netherlands : Springer, 2014.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiii, 196 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number
10.1007/978-94-017-8572-3 doi
Call Number
QC457
Dewey Decimal Classification
621.36/2
Summary
The reader will find here a timely update on new THz sources and detection schemes as well as concrete applications to the detection of Explosives and CBRN. Included is a method to identify hidden RDX-based explosives (pure and plastic ones) in the frequency domain study by Fourier Transformation, which has been complemented by the demonstration of improvement of the quality of the images captured commercially available THz passive cameras. The presented examples show large potential for the detection of small hidden objects at long distances (6-10 m). Complementing the results in the short-wavelength range, laser spectroscopy with a mid-infrared, room temperature, continuous wave, DFB laser diode and high performance DFB QCL have been demonstrated to offer excellent enabling sensor technologies for environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, industrial and security applications. From the new source point of view a number of systems have been presented - From superconductors to semiconductors, e.g. Detection of Terahertz Waves from Superconducting Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+? Intrinsic Josephson Junctions. The quest for a compact room temperature THz source and the recent advances in high power mid-IR QCLs lead to the development of a semiconductor THz source based on intracavity difference frequency generation. Furthermore, alternative electrically pumped THz sources based on the high emission efficiency predicted for polaritonic states in the ultra-strong coupling regime led to the demonstration of electroluminescent devices. Finally, antipolaritons in dispersive media were discussed and different aspects of the interaction of THz radiation with biomater were presented.
Note
"Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Detection of Explosives and CBRN (Using Terahertz) Cesme, Izmir, Turkey, 3-6 November 2012."
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International conference proceedings.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 17, 2014).
Series
NATO Science for Peace and Security series. B, Physics and biophysics. 1874-6500
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