Active THz imaging for standoff detection

M. Breit; T. Buck

doi:10.1117/12.752787

16 October 2007 Active THz imaging for standoff detection

M. Breit, T. Buck

Proceedings Volume 6772, Terahertz Physics, Devices, and Systems II; 67720E (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.752787
Event: Optics East, 2007, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Compared to Millimeter waves THz frequencies can provide an almost magnitude higher resolution, which enables detection of small threats at larger distances. Here we present an active THz standoff imaging system based on commercially available BWO sources and a thermal detector. At a excitation frequency of 720GHz an almost diffraction limited resolution was achieved of about 1.6mm at 1.2m distance to the target. With signal to noise ratio of 35dB detection of metal and ceramic weapons covered by different clothing is demonstrated. A detailed system analysis is done, which led to limiting factors of the proposed system.

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M. Breit and T. Buck "Active THz imaging for standoff detection", Proc. SPIE 6772, Terahertz Physics, Devices, and Systems II, 67720E (16 October 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.752787

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