Mail inspection using THz imaging: a comparison of three different systems

K. Baaske; M. Salhi; F. Rutz; T. Hasek; R. Wilk; H. Richter; M. Koch

doi:10.1117/12.665238

19 May 2006 Mail inspection using THz imaging: a comparison of three different systems

K. Baaske, M. Salhi, F. Rutz, T. Hasek, R. Wilk, H. Richter, M. Koch

Proceedings Volume 6212, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications IV; 62120U (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665238
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

To evaluate the potential of THz imaging systems for mail and luggage inspection we study a set of letters containing different hazardous items. The samples are investigated with three different THz systems available in our group: A microwave based system working around 100 GHz, a THz time-domain system and a THz gas laser. We provide a comparative discussion on our results and the advantages and disadvantages of each system.

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K. Baaske, M. Salhi, F. Rutz, T. Hasek, R. Wilk, H. Richter, and M. Koch "Mail inspection using THz imaging: a comparison of three different systems", Proc. SPIE 6212, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications IV, 62120U (19 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665238

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