1.56 Terahertz 2-frames per second standoff imaging

Thomas M. Goyette; Jason C. Dickinson; Kurt J. Linden; William R. Neal; Cecil S. Joseph; William J. Gorveatt; Jerry Waldman; Robert Giles; William E. Nixon

doi:10.1117/12.764672

14 February 2008 1.56 Terahertz 2-frames per second standoff imaging

Thomas M. Goyette, Jason C. Dickinson, Kurt J. Linden, William R. Neal, Cecil S. Joseph, William J. Gorveatt, Jerry Waldman, Robert Giles, William E. Nixon

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Proceedings Volume 6893, Terahertz Technology and Applications; 68930J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.764672
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2008, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

A Terahertz imaging system intended to demonstrate identification of objects concealed under clothing was designed, assembled, and tested. The system design was based on a 2.5 m standoff distance, with a capability of visualizing a 0.5 m by 0.5 m scene at an image rate of 2 frames per second. The system optical design consisted of a 1.56 THz laser beam, which was raster swept by a dual torsion mirror scanner. The beam was focused onto the scan subject by a stationary 50 cm-diameter focusing mirror. A heterodyne detection technique was used to down convert the backscattered signal. The system demonstrated a 1.5 cm spot resolution. Human subjects were scanned at a frame rate of 2 frames per second. Hidden metal objects were detected under a jacket worn by the human subject. A movie including data and video images was produced in 1.5 minutes scanning a human through 180° of azimuth angle at 0.7° increment.

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Thomas M. Goyette, Jason C. Dickinson, Kurt J. Linden, William R. Neal, Cecil S. Joseph, William J. Gorveatt, Jerry Waldman, Robert Giles, and William E. Nixon "1.56 Terahertz 2-frames per second standoff imaging", Proc. SPIE 6893, Terahertz Technology and Applications, 68930J (14 February 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.764672

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