Terahertz technology utilizes radiation in the far-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum between microwaves and infrared for applications such as security screening and medical imaging. It can penetrate various materials while being non-ionizing. Commercial terahertz imaging and spectroscopy systems are now available. However, development of high power portable sources at room temperature remains a challenge. Promising source techniques include photoconductive antennas, quantum cascade lasers, and upconversion of radio frequencies. Broadband pulsed sources have relatively high output but are not continuous wave. Narrowband sources such as gas and semiconductor lasers provide lower power and require cooling or tuning.
This document discusses terahertz frequency, which lies between infrared and microwave frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. It provides a brief history of terahertz science and outlines some key properties, including its ability to penetrate many materials and resolve fine spatial details. The document then describes several applications of terahertz technology, such as security scanning, medical imaging, manufacturing quality control, and astronomy. However, it notes that terahertz equipment remains large and difficult to implement in real-world settings.
This document discusses terahertz communication devices. It begins with an introduction to terahertz radiation and its spectrum. Then it provides a brief history of terahertz technology development. It describes some key properties of terahertz waves, such as their ability to penetrate certain materials. Examples of potential terahertz communication devices and applications are mentioned, such as high-speed wireless communication. Finally, it lists some references for further information.
This document discusses the potential for terahertz (T-ray) scanners using nano-antenna technology. T-rays lie between infrared and microwaves and can penetrate materials like clothing. Researchers have developed room temperature T-ray sources using plasmonic photoconductors and nano-antennas as small as 100 nanometers. These compact sources could enable portable, low-cost T-ray scanners for applications like airport security and medical imaging with better resolution than current scanners. Nano-antenna T-ray scanners would be smaller, less expensive, and more widely available than existing bulky, costly scanners.
Strong terahertz radiation generation by beating of two spatial triangular be...maanx
This document describes a proposed scheme for generating strong terahertz radiation by beating two spatial-triangular laser beams in a collisional magnetized plasma. The lasers impart oscillatory velocity to plasma electrons in the presence of a static magnetic field applied parallel to the laser propagation direction. This induces a nonlinear ponderomotive force that drives an oscillating current at the difference frequency of the lasers. Higher efficiency and stronger terahertz radiation is achieved compared to using a perpendicular magnetic field. Parameters like beam width, collision frequency, plasma density ripples, and magnetic field strength are analyzed to optimize terahertz field generation. With optimized plasma parameters, the proposed scheme could realize a terahertz radiation efficiency of around 21%.
This document discusses terahertz (THz) technology and optical detection of THz radiation using nonlinear parametric upconversion. It describes using a bulk gallium arsenide (GaAs) crystal to mix a 1550 nm optical pump with a 700 GHz THz beam from a backward wave oscillator, generating an optical idler signal at 1555.6 nm. Experimental results showed a THz-to-optical photon conversion efficiency of 0.001%. Improving efficiency requires phase matching, which can be achieved using quasi-phase matching by bonding GaAs crystals with alternating orientations.
In this study, the development of Terahertz technology from past years to today, as well as the information and working principle about Terahertz technology are explained. In addition, various usage areas are given. Also the main topics are given below.
The general principles of the Terahertz Technology.
What is the Terahertz?
How can we generate the THz?
How can we detect it ?
Application areas of Terahertz technology
If there is a place you do not understand please contact me. (Mail, social media)
I hope you like. Please like and comment.
Extreme Bandwidth Wireless Area Networks Utilizing Terahertz FrequenciesArmando Cajahuaringa
The document discusses the potential for using terahertz frequencies, which exist in the largely unregulated spectrum between 100 GHz and 10 THz, to enable wireless networks with bandwidth well beyond existing technologies. Key advantages include the vast amount of unused spectrum available and the possibility to provide gigabit wireless networks without straining regulated radio frequencies. Challenges include inherent atmospheric attenuation at terahertz frequencies and developing low-cost transmission and modulation methods to facilitate widespread adoption and drive efficient usage over time.
This document discusses terahertz frequency, which lies between infrared and microwave frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. It provides a brief history of terahertz science and outlines some key properties, including its ability to penetrate many materials and resolve fine spatial details. The document then describes several applications of terahertz technology, such as security scanning, medical imaging, manufacturing quality control, and astronomy. However, it notes that terahertz equipment remains large and difficult to implement in real-world settings.
This document discusses terahertz communication devices. It begins with an introduction to terahertz radiation and its spectrum. Then it provides a brief history of terahertz technology development. It describes some key properties of terahertz waves, such as their ability to penetrate certain materials. Examples of potential terahertz communication devices and applications are mentioned, such as high-speed wireless communication. Finally, it lists some references for further information.
This document discusses the potential for terahertz (T-ray) scanners using nano-antenna technology. T-rays lie between infrared and microwaves and can penetrate materials like clothing. Researchers have developed room temperature T-ray sources using plasmonic photoconductors and nano-antennas as small as 100 nanometers. These compact sources could enable portable, low-cost T-ray scanners for applications like airport security and medical imaging with better resolution than current scanners. Nano-antenna T-ray scanners would be smaller, less expensive, and more widely available than existing bulky, costly scanners.
Strong terahertz radiation generation by beating of two spatial triangular be...maanx
This document describes a proposed scheme for generating strong terahertz radiation by beating two spatial-triangular laser beams in a collisional magnetized plasma. The lasers impart oscillatory velocity to plasma electrons in the presence of a static magnetic field applied parallel to the laser propagation direction. This induces a nonlinear ponderomotive force that drives an oscillating current at the difference frequency of the lasers. Higher efficiency and stronger terahertz radiation is achieved compared to using a perpendicular magnetic field. Parameters like beam width, collision frequency, plasma density ripples, and magnetic field strength are analyzed to optimize terahertz field generation. With optimized plasma parameters, the proposed scheme could realize a terahertz radiation efficiency of around 21%.
This document discusses terahertz (THz) technology and optical detection of THz radiation using nonlinear parametric upconversion. It describes using a bulk gallium arsenide (GaAs) crystal to mix a 1550 nm optical pump with a 700 GHz THz beam from a backward wave oscillator, generating an optical idler signal at 1555.6 nm. Experimental results showed a THz-to-optical photon conversion efficiency of 0.001%. Improving efficiency requires phase matching, which can be achieved using quasi-phase matching by bonding GaAs crystals with alternating orientations.
In this study, the development of Terahertz technology from past years to today, as well as the information and working principle about Terahertz technology are explained. In addition, various usage areas are given. Also the main topics are given below.
The general principles of the Terahertz Technology.
What is the Terahertz?
How can we generate the THz?
How can we detect it ?
Application areas of Terahertz technology
If there is a place you do not understand please contact me. (Mail, social media)
I hope you like. Please like and comment.
Extreme Bandwidth Wireless Area Networks Utilizing Terahertz FrequenciesArmando Cajahuaringa
The document discusses the potential for using terahertz frequencies, which exist in the largely unregulated spectrum between 100 GHz and 10 THz, to enable wireless networks with bandwidth well beyond existing technologies. Key advantages include the vast amount of unused spectrum available and the possibility to provide gigabit wireless networks without straining regulated radio frequencies. Challenges include inherent atmospheric attenuation at terahertz frequencies and developing low-cost transmission and modulation methods to facilitate widespread adoption and drive efficient usage over time.
Terahertz time domain spectroscopy is a technique that uses short pulses of terahertz radiation to investigate materials. It can provide information about molecular vibrations and rotations through terahertz absorption spectroscopy. Key points:
- Terahertz radiation has energies between infrared and microwave frequencies, making it suitable for probing inter- and intra-molecular vibrations and rotations.
- Terahertz pulses are generated using ultrafast lasers and nonlinear crystals or photoconductive antennas, and detected using electro-optic sampling.
- Terahertz spectroscopy can identify functional groups in molecules and investigate properties of gases, liquids, crystals, and biologically relevant samples like sugars. It has applications in chemical identification and security imaging
Markus Grönholm: Terahertz Imaging @ TEDx AaltoUniversityOnTracksAalto on Tracks
Terahertz radiation lies between microwaves and infrared on the electromagnetic spectrum. It has properties that make it useful for imaging, as it can penetrate materials like plastic, wood, clothes, and cardboard, while providing higher resolution than microwaves. However, there is currently a "technological terahertz gap" with no cheap and easy sources or detectors available. Terahertz imaging shows promise for applications in security, military, medicine, industry, and astronomy by allowing the detection of non-metallic objects and providing safe, non-ionizing radiation for security screening. There are two main approaches: active systems that illuminate the target, and passive systems that detect the target's natural thermal emissions from a distance without privacy
This document provides an overview of terahertz antenna technology for space applications. It begins with an introduction to terahertz technology and its uses in areas such as communications, biomedical imaging, and security. Key challenges in developing terahertz sources, detectors, and antennas are discussed. The brief then covers advancements that have enabled novel terahertz antenna designs, including microfabrication techniques, photonic bandgap structures, metamaterials, and new materials like graphene. It notes that characterizing terahertz antennas and developing accurate models and test facilities remain important research areas. The document concludes that space applications are driving the need for more sensitive detectors, higher data rate communications, and improved antennas to transmit and receive terahertz
Spectroscopy is the study of the quantized interaction of energy with the matter. In the electromagnetic spectrum, there are radiations of different energy which lead to a wide range of spectroscopy techniques like UV-Vis, Infrared, NMR etc. The spectral range from around 3.3 cm-1 to 333.6 cm-1 was mostly unexplored before 30 years and known as “terahertz gap” due to unavailability of Terahertz (THz) generators and detectors but in the last two decades, this has emerged as a field of great potential and various applications like THz imaging, chemical analysis and molecular spectroscopy, applications in biology, medicines, protein analysis and pharmaceuticals, in solid state where it can be an alternative to XRD, NMR, DSC, in radio astronomy, in environmental control, in explosive detection. The combination of all these applications falls under THz spectroscopy.
Terahertz generation and detection using aperture antennaTanumoy Saha
Terahertz radiation consists of electromagnetic waves between 40GHz and 4THz. It can be generated using photoconductive or non-linear optical techniques. Photoconductive generation works by using high energy photons to create charge carriers in a semiconductor antenna, which are accelerated by a bias electric field to emit terahertz radiation. Key components are a photoconductive antenna, ultrashort laser pulse source, and bias voltage source. Detection works similarly but measures the induced current from an incoming terahertz pulse. Important factors for efficient generation and detection include short carrier trapping/recombination times and high carrier mobility and density.
Terahertz Spectroscopy for the Solid State Characterisation of Amorphous Systemsjaz22_tag
There is a controversy about the extent to which the primary and secondary dielectric relaxations influence the crystallisation of amorphous organic compounds below the glass transition temperature. Recent studies also point to the importance of fast molecular dynamics on picosecond-to-nanosecond time scales with respect to the glass stability. Here we show terahertz (THz) spectroscopy evidence on the crystallisation of amorphous drugs well below their glass transition temperature and confirm the direct role of Johari-Goldstein (JG) secondary relaxation as a facilitator of the crystallisation. We determine the onset temperature Tβ above which the JG relaxation contributes to the fast molecular dynamics and analytically quantify the level of this contribution. We then show there is a strong correlation between the increase in the fast molecular dynamics and onset of crystallisation in several chosen amorphous drugs. We believe that this technique has immediate applications to quantify the stability of amorphous drug materials.
THz wave air photonics: Generation and detection of THz radiation by airsoreciety
1. THz radiation is generated through four-wave mixing in laser-induced air plasma using ω0 and 2ω0 beams.
2. THz waves are detected using THz-REEF, where THz pulses modulate fluorescence emission from the plasma.
3. Standoff THz generation and detection over 17 meters has been demonstrated using THz air photonics, leveraging low atmospheric absorption of visible light.
This document discusses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and its potential for detecting vulnerable plaque. It provides background on NIR spectroscopy and how it works. The document also compares NIR spectroscopy to infrared (IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. It describes previous research that has used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque characteristics. The document concludes that while NIR spectroscopy shows promise for this application, more research funding is still needed to fully realize its potential.
This document discusses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and its potential for detecting vulnerable plaque. It provides background on NIR spectroscopy and how it works. The document also compares NIR spectroscopy to infrared (IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. It describes previous research that has used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque characteristics. The document concludes that while NIR spectroscopy shows promise for this application, more research funding is still needed to fully realize its potential.
The document discusses terahertz communication, which uses the terahertz band between 0.3-10 THz for wireless communication. It notes terahertz communication could provide multi-gigabit data rates and help realize applications requiring very high bandwidth. However, challenges include high propagation losses, molecular absorption effects, and short communication ranges. Potential solutions discussed include using ultra-massive MIMO arrays, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces to enhance beamforming gains and extend communication ranges, and distance-aware waveform/modulation designs optimized for terahertz bands.
This document discusses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and its potential for detecting vulnerable plaque. It provides background on NIR spectroscopy and how it works. The document also compares NIR spectroscopy to infrared (IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. It describes previous research that has used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque characteristics. The document concludes that while NIR spectroscopy shows promise for this application, more research funding is still needed to fully realize its potential.
Terahertz Microstrip Patch Antenna Design for detection of Plastic Explosive ...IRJET Journal
This document describes the design and simulation of a terahertz microstrip patch antenna for detecting the plastic explosive SEMTEX. The antenna is designed using FR4 as the substrate material with a thickness of 1.62 μm and dielectric constant of 4.4. Copper is used for the radiating patch and ground plane. Computer Simulation Technology (CST) Microwave Studio is used to simulate the antenna. The results show the antenna resonates at 4.32 THz with a return loss of -52.10 dB, gain of 5.88 dB, directivity of 5.75 dBi, and input impedance of 49.15 Ω, making it suitable for detecting SEMTEX.
Medical Imaging - Opportunities for Business Seminar
24/01/12
Session 2 Technology Showcase
Three technologies developed or enhances at the University of Leicester are presented
This document is a synopsis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics at Annamalai University. It summarizes experimental and theoretical vibrational spectroscopic investigations on several organic compounds, including Schiff bases, benzenesulfonamides, amino acids, and biphenyl derivatives. Quantum chemical computations using methods like HF and DFT were used to interpret vibrational spectra from techniques like IR, Raman, and FT-Raman spectroscopy. The synopsis reviews related literature and describes the instrumentation and methodology used in the experimental and computational investigations.
Federico Capasso is a designer of new materials using nanotechnology. Some of his most important work includes developing quantum cascade lasers and flat optics. Quantum cascade lasers emit laser light by passing current through nanometer-thick layers, allowing the laser wavelength to be tailored. This enabled numerous applications in chemical sensing, medical imaging, and more. Flat optics uses metasurfaces to refract light instead of lenses, opening opportunities to replace lenses in many applications. Capasso's work has advanced fields like photonics, materials science, and biomedical technologies.
Introduction
Definition
Basic mechanism
Prerequisite of flow cytometer
Components of flow cytometry
Flow system
Optics system
Concept of scattering
Advantage
Limitation
Application
Conclusion
References
This document provides an overview of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and its applications in biomedical research. DRS uses non-invasive optical measurements to extract information about tissue optical properties and composition. It describes how light interacts with tissue through absorption and scattering. The document also discusses techniques for modeling light transport in tissue, such as Monte Carlo simulations and the development of lookup tables to relate tissue optical properties to DRS measurements. This allows DRS data to be analyzed to determine properties like hemoglobin concentration and oxygen saturation in tissue.
This document discusses several biomedical applications of lasers, including:
- Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) which uses a laser to analyze elemental compositions.
- Using femtosecond lasers for corneal surgery which causes less collateral damage than other lasers.
- Developing 3D scanning systems using laser light sectioning to create 3D models of external surfaces.
- Using laser scalpels in surgery which cauterize blood vessels and allow for precise incisions.
- Performing laser angioplasty to clear arterial plaque using laser beams inserted through catheters.
The potential of terahertz imaging for cancer diagnosisZahid Qaisar
This document reviews the potential of terahertz (THz) imaging and spectroscopy for cancer diagnosis. It begins with an introduction to THz radiation and the unique properties that make it suitable for medical applications, such as its non-ionizing nature. The document then discusses the principles and techniques of THz imaging and spectroscopy, including continuous wave and pulsed systems. It reviews investigations of THz imaging and spectroscopy for detecting various cancer types like skin, breast, cervical, and colon cancer. The document concludes that THz imaging could help combine macroscopic and microscopic imaging to better delineate cancer margins due to THz radiation's sensitivity to water and structural changes caused by cancer.
This PPt Covers Basics Fundamentals of Terahertz radiations.
detection and generation is part of ppt. applications are also discussed . properties are also discussed. different FAQs are included.
Terahertz time domain spectroscopy is a technique that uses short pulses of terahertz radiation to investigate materials. It can provide information about molecular vibrations and rotations through terahertz absorption spectroscopy. Key points:
- Terahertz radiation has energies between infrared and microwave frequencies, making it suitable for probing inter- and intra-molecular vibrations and rotations.
- Terahertz pulses are generated using ultrafast lasers and nonlinear crystals or photoconductive antennas, and detected using electro-optic sampling.
- Terahertz spectroscopy can identify functional groups in molecules and investigate properties of gases, liquids, crystals, and biologically relevant samples like sugars. It has applications in chemical identification and security imaging
Markus Grönholm: Terahertz Imaging @ TEDx AaltoUniversityOnTracksAalto on Tracks
Terahertz radiation lies between microwaves and infrared on the electromagnetic spectrum. It has properties that make it useful for imaging, as it can penetrate materials like plastic, wood, clothes, and cardboard, while providing higher resolution than microwaves. However, there is currently a "technological terahertz gap" with no cheap and easy sources or detectors available. Terahertz imaging shows promise for applications in security, military, medicine, industry, and astronomy by allowing the detection of non-metallic objects and providing safe, non-ionizing radiation for security screening. There are two main approaches: active systems that illuminate the target, and passive systems that detect the target's natural thermal emissions from a distance without privacy
This document provides an overview of terahertz antenna technology for space applications. It begins with an introduction to terahertz technology and its uses in areas such as communications, biomedical imaging, and security. Key challenges in developing terahertz sources, detectors, and antennas are discussed. The brief then covers advancements that have enabled novel terahertz antenna designs, including microfabrication techniques, photonic bandgap structures, metamaterials, and new materials like graphene. It notes that characterizing terahertz antennas and developing accurate models and test facilities remain important research areas. The document concludes that space applications are driving the need for more sensitive detectors, higher data rate communications, and improved antennas to transmit and receive terahertz
Spectroscopy is the study of the quantized interaction of energy with the matter. In the electromagnetic spectrum, there are radiations of different energy which lead to a wide range of spectroscopy techniques like UV-Vis, Infrared, NMR etc. The spectral range from around 3.3 cm-1 to 333.6 cm-1 was mostly unexplored before 30 years and known as “terahertz gap” due to unavailability of Terahertz (THz) generators and detectors but in the last two decades, this has emerged as a field of great potential and various applications like THz imaging, chemical analysis and molecular spectroscopy, applications in biology, medicines, protein analysis and pharmaceuticals, in solid state where it can be an alternative to XRD, NMR, DSC, in radio astronomy, in environmental control, in explosive detection. The combination of all these applications falls under THz spectroscopy.
Terahertz generation and detection using aperture antennaTanumoy Saha
Terahertz radiation consists of electromagnetic waves between 40GHz and 4THz. It can be generated using photoconductive or non-linear optical techniques. Photoconductive generation works by using high energy photons to create charge carriers in a semiconductor antenna, which are accelerated by a bias electric field to emit terahertz radiation. Key components are a photoconductive antenna, ultrashort laser pulse source, and bias voltage source. Detection works similarly but measures the induced current from an incoming terahertz pulse. Important factors for efficient generation and detection include short carrier trapping/recombination times and high carrier mobility and density.
Terahertz Spectroscopy for the Solid State Characterisation of Amorphous Systemsjaz22_tag
There is a controversy about the extent to which the primary and secondary dielectric relaxations influence the crystallisation of amorphous organic compounds below the glass transition temperature. Recent studies also point to the importance of fast molecular dynamics on picosecond-to-nanosecond time scales with respect to the glass stability. Here we show terahertz (THz) spectroscopy evidence on the crystallisation of amorphous drugs well below their glass transition temperature and confirm the direct role of Johari-Goldstein (JG) secondary relaxation as a facilitator of the crystallisation. We determine the onset temperature Tβ above which the JG relaxation contributes to the fast molecular dynamics and analytically quantify the level of this contribution. We then show there is a strong correlation between the increase in the fast molecular dynamics and onset of crystallisation in several chosen amorphous drugs. We believe that this technique has immediate applications to quantify the stability of amorphous drug materials.
THz wave air photonics: Generation and detection of THz radiation by airsoreciety
1. THz radiation is generated through four-wave mixing in laser-induced air plasma using ω0 and 2ω0 beams.
2. THz waves are detected using THz-REEF, where THz pulses modulate fluorescence emission from the plasma.
3. Standoff THz generation and detection over 17 meters has been demonstrated using THz air photonics, leveraging low atmospheric absorption of visible light.
This document discusses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and its potential for detecting vulnerable plaque. It provides background on NIR spectroscopy and how it works. The document also compares NIR spectroscopy to infrared (IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. It describes previous research that has used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque characteristics. The document concludes that while NIR spectroscopy shows promise for this application, more research funding is still needed to fully realize its potential.
This document discusses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and its potential for detecting vulnerable plaque. It provides background on NIR spectroscopy and how it works. The document also compares NIR spectroscopy to infrared (IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. It describes previous research that has used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque characteristics. The document concludes that while NIR spectroscopy shows promise for this application, more research funding is still needed to fully realize its potential.
The document discusses terahertz communication, which uses the terahertz band between 0.3-10 THz for wireless communication. It notes terahertz communication could provide multi-gigabit data rates and help realize applications requiring very high bandwidth. However, challenges include high propagation losses, molecular absorption effects, and short communication ranges. Potential solutions discussed include using ultra-massive MIMO arrays, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces to enhance beamforming gains and extend communication ranges, and distance-aware waveform/modulation designs optimized for terahertz bands.
This document discusses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and its potential for detecting vulnerable plaque. It provides background on NIR spectroscopy and how it works. The document also compares NIR spectroscopy to infrared (IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. It describes previous research that has used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque characteristics. The document concludes that while NIR spectroscopy shows promise for this application, more research funding is still needed to fully realize its potential.
Terahertz Microstrip Patch Antenna Design for detection of Plastic Explosive ...IRJET Journal
This document describes the design and simulation of a terahertz microstrip patch antenna for detecting the plastic explosive SEMTEX. The antenna is designed using FR4 as the substrate material with a thickness of 1.62 μm and dielectric constant of 4.4. Copper is used for the radiating patch and ground plane. Computer Simulation Technology (CST) Microwave Studio is used to simulate the antenna. The results show the antenna resonates at 4.32 THz with a return loss of -52.10 dB, gain of 5.88 dB, directivity of 5.75 dBi, and input impedance of 49.15 Ω, making it suitable for detecting SEMTEX.
Medical Imaging - Opportunities for Business Seminar
24/01/12
Session 2 Technology Showcase
Three technologies developed or enhances at the University of Leicester are presented
This document is a synopsis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics at Annamalai University. It summarizes experimental and theoretical vibrational spectroscopic investigations on several organic compounds, including Schiff bases, benzenesulfonamides, amino acids, and biphenyl derivatives. Quantum chemical computations using methods like HF and DFT were used to interpret vibrational spectra from techniques like IR, Raman, and FT-Raman spectroscopy. The synopsis reviews related literature and describes the instrumentation and methodology used in the experimental and computational investigations.
Federico Capasso is a designer of new materials using nanotechnology. Some of his most important work includes developing quantum cascade lasers and flat optics. Quantum cascade lasers emit laser light by passing current through nanometer-thick layers, allowing the laser wavelength to be tailored. This enabled numerous applications in chemical sensing, medical imaging, and more. Flat optics uses metasurfaces to refract light instead of lenses, opening opportunities to replace lenses in many applications. Capasso's work has advanced fields like photonics, materials science, and biomedical technologies.
Introduction
Definition
Basic mechanism
Prerequisite of flow cytometer
Components of flow cytometry
Flow system
Optics system
Concept of scattering
Advantage
Limitation
Application
Conclusion
References
This document provides an overview of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and its applications in biomedical research. DRS uses non-invasive optical measurements to extract information about tissue optical properties and composition. It describes how light interacts with tissue through absorption and scattering. The document also discusses techniques for modeling light transport in tissue, such as Monte Carlo simulations and the development of lookup tables to relate tissue optical properties to DRS measurements. This allows DRS data to be analyzed to determine properties like hemoglobin concentration and oxygen saturation in tissue.
This document discusses several biomedical applications of lasers, including:
- Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) which uses a laser to analyze elemental compositions.
- Using femtosecond lasers for corneal surgery which causes less collateral damage than other lasers.
- Developing 3D scanning systems using laser light sectioning to create 3D models of external surfaces.
- Using laser scalpels in surgery which cauterize blood vessels and allow for precise incisions.
- Performing laser angioplasty to clear arterial plaque using laser beams inserted through catheters.
The potential of terahertz imaging for cancer diagnosisZahid Qaisar
This document reviews the potential of terahertz (THz) imaging and spectroscopy for cancer diagnosis. It begins with an introduction to THz radiation and the unique properties that make it suitable for medical applications, such as its non-ionizing nature. The document then discusses the principles and techniques of THz imaging and spectroscopy, including continuous wave and pulsed systems. It reviews investigations of THz imaging and spectroscopy for detecting various cancer types like skin, breast, cervical, and colon cancer. The document concludes that THz imaging could help combine macroscopic and microscopic imaging to better delineate cancer margins due to THz radiation's sensitivity to water and structural changes caused by cancer.
This PPt Covers Basics Fundamentals of Terahertz radiations.
detection and generation is part of ppt. applications are also discussed . properties are also discussed. different FAQs are included.
Terahertz radiation lies between infrared and microwave bands in the electromagnetic spectrum. New technologies are being developed to generate terahertz waves using nano-antennas and room temperature sources for applications such as scanners. Existing scanners are bulky, expensive, and complex but future scanners could be smaller, portable, and lower cost using nano-antennas that efficiently emit terahertz waves to scan for materials like explosives and cancer tumors.
Terahertz spectroscopy involves generating and detecting terahertz radiation in the frequency range between 0.1-10 THz. The document discusses the history and development of terahertz spectroscopy from the first terahertz images generated in 1960 to recent advances. It describes common methods for terahertz generation and detection, including terahertz time-domain spectroscopy. Applications discussed include measuring aging damage in polymers, detecting glass transitions in materials, and identifying chemicals and biological samples based on their terahertz fingerprints. Limitations include strong water absorption and reflection by metals.
ConorWilman_Manchester_Investigation of an effective low-cost THz TDS systemConor Wilman
The document summarizes an experiment to design a low-cost THz time-domain spectroscopy system using multimode laser diodes instead of expensive femtosecond lasers. Bowtie antennas were fabricated on low-temperature gallium arsenide and tested with laser diodes, but no THz signal was detected. Possible reasons for failure include low laser power, poor antenna quality, and lack of optimal equipment. The experiment provides a starting point for improving the system by using higher power lasers, better antenna design, and additional equipment in future attempts.
This document discusses advancements in photomixing and photoconductive switching devices for terahertz spectroscopy and imaging. It reviews the design methodology and applications of photomixers and photoconductive switches. Photomixers are being used in broadly tunable sweep oscillators and coherent transceivers for high-resolution spectroscopy. Photoconductive switches are used in time-domain spectrometers and illuminators for terahertz impulse radars. Both device types have advantages like broad bandwidth but differ in average power output, with switches producing higher power on average. Careful design of these ultrafast photoconductive devices is important for optimizing their performance and applications.
Electro-optic Dendrimer is used to generate milliwatts of terahertz power by difference frequency
method. A terahertz time-domain spectrometer (THz-TDS) has been designed around this source that
exhibits wide broadband terahertz range, 0.1 to 35 THz. Examples of molecular characterization are discussed
for three common explosives and the vibrational states of Fullerenes. The explosives’ spectra are
unique for each explosive that allow detection and identification of the species. The Fullerenes C60 and
H2@C60 also exhibit distinctively different spectra and absorbance states indicating that the THz-TDS is
suitable for probing increased number of vibrational states expected from molecular vibrations.
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This document discusses terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and its applications. It begins by defining THz frequencies and outlining some established applications, including fundamental molecular studies, laboratory astrophysics, and remote sensing. It then discusses two promising new applications - imaging for analytical chemistry and communications technology. The document also covers THz physics concepts like energy levels, temperature effects, and linewidths. It provides examples of THz spectroscopy applications for studying gases and solids. Overall, the document promotes THz spectroscopy as an emerging field with significant opportunities but also challenges to address, such as efficient power generation and detection methods.
This document discusses the potential of terahertz spectrometry and reflectometry as noninvasive analytical tools. It provides background on terahertz generation using an electro-optic dendrimer source and describes the calibration of a terahertz spectrometer. Experimental results are presented on a simulated explosive sample and gasoline contamination detection, showing unique molecular absorption spectra can be obtained for identification and analysis. The high sensitivity of terahertz spectroscopy is poised to be a new frontier for picoscale investigations across various fields including homeland security, materials analysis, and process monitoring.
NIR spectroscopy is a technique that is widely used in pharmaceutical applications such as raw material identification, process monitoring, and finished product analysis. It works by measuring overtones and combinations of vibrational bonds like C-H, O-H, and N-H. Common instrumentation includes light sources, monochromators, sample holders, and detectors like PbS, PbSe, Si, InSb, and CCD. Applications include raw material and intermediate identification, tablet and capsule analysis, monitoring of processes like blending and coating, and agricultural uses like determining crop quality and chemical composition. Lyophilized products and final packaging can also be analyzed using NIR to ensure quality and identity.
This document provides an introduction to laser micromachining and laser ablation. It discusses how lasers can be used to etch materials with high precision and little damage to surrounding areas. Lasers can be effective for ablation as long as photons are strongly absorbed in submicron depths faster than heat can diffuse. Lasers offer advantages over other micromachining techniques as they can process a wide variety of materials with high resolution, flexibility and yield without costly lithography steps.
INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY to find the functional groupssusera34ec2
This document provides an overview of infrared spectroscopy. It discusses the principle, theory, instrumentation, sample preparation, qualitative and quantitative analysis, uses, applications, and limitations. Infrared spectroscopy analyzes the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum to identify functional groups and compounds. The main instruments are dispersive spectrometers and Fourier transform infrared spectrometers. Infrared spectroscopy is widely used in research and industry for structure elucidation, compound identification, and determining organic and inorganic materials.
This document summarizes research on high frequency dielectric materials for applications in medicine and telecommunications. It discusses how materials with high permittivity values (>1000) can increase MRI sensitivity in the MHz range, while low permittivity (<10) materials with low loss are important for 5G and above applications to reduce attenuation. Characterization techniques for accurately measuring dielectric properties from MHz to THz frequencies are also reviewed. Specific materials discussed include barium strontium titanate for MRI and quartz, fused silica, and glass for wireless applications.
Beyond the visible spectrum and line of sight, new trends in spectroscopy and imaging were discussed.
For spectroscopy, developments in terahertz hardware using new materials like GaAsBi and nanoplasmonic structures were expanding the range beyond visible light. Computational trends included compressive sensing and layer separation using pulse features.
Imaging was also moving beyond the line of sight using time-of-flight techniques. Multi-scattering imaging was explained where reflection paths could be reconstructed using time delays. Approaches were transitioning from ultrafast lasers to cheaper modulated light sources. Summary covered recovering visibility within scattering volumes using time-resolved inversion.
Beyond the visible spectrum and line of sight, new trends in spectroscopy and imaging were discussed.
For spectroscopy, developments in terahertz hardware using new materials like GaAsBi and nanoplasmonic structures were expanding the range beyond visible light. Computational trends included compressive sensing and layer separation using pulse features.
Imaging was also moving beyond the line of sight using time-of-flight techniques. Multi-scattering imaging was explained where light takes multiple paths between objects and the sensor. Computational reconstruction methods were outlined to solve the inverse problem of recovering images through diffusers without a direct line of sight.
Miniaturization of hardware was making these new modalities more practical with portable spectrometers and
This document discusses the working principle of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). It begins with an introduction to FTIR, describing how it was developed and its advantages over dispersive infrared spectroscopy. It then provides details on the description of FTIR, including its components and how it uses an interferometer to measure infrared absorption over a range of wavelengths simultaneously. The principle of FTIR is explained, noting how it uses a Michelson interferometer to convert the radiation into a slower oscillating signal that is transformed using Fourier transform into a conventional frequency domain spectrum. In conclusion, it states that FTIR has enabled real-time monitoring of chemical processes by providing information about chemical structure from infrared absorption measurements.
The document discusses the principles and applications of femtosecond lasers. It begins by introducing lasers and their properties such as monochromaticity, directionality, and coherence. It then discusses femtosecond lasers specifically, noting that they have pulse durations in the femtosecond range which reduces collateral tissue damage. Mode-locking allows lasers to generate femtosecond pulses by phase-locking multiple longitudinal modes simultaneously. The document covers topics such as mode-locked lasers, pulse duration, time-frequency relationships, group velocity dispersion, and methods of passive and active mode-locking.
Infrared radiation is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than those of visible light, ranging from 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter. It is emitted or absorbed by molecules as they change their rotational-vibrational movements. Infrared radiation is used for a variety of applications including night vision, thermography, spectroscopy, telecommunications, and heating.
The document provides information about microwave technology including definitions, generation, applications, transmission, and uses of microwaves. It discusses how microwaves have wavelengths between 1-30 cm and frequencies between 1-100 GHz. Key applications mentioned include radar, communications, radiometry, and cooking food in microwave ovens. Microwave transmission uses line-of-sight propagation through methods like waveguides, transmission lines, and radiation/reception with horns and reflectors.
The document is an assignment on microwave technology from National College of Science and Technology. It provides definitions of microwaves, describes their properties and how they differ from radio waves. It then discusses various sources of microwaves including vacuum tubes, solid state devices, and natural sources. Finally, it outlines several major uses of microwaves including communication, broadcasting, radar, navigation, heating and industrial processing.
This document summarizes research on the preparation and characterization of spherical agglomerates of the drug Lansoprazole. Spherical crystals of Lansoprazole were prepared using different methods including emulsion solvent diffusion and neutralization. The spherical crystals were characterized using techniques like PXRD, DSC, SEM, FTIR, and in vitro drug release studies. Tablets were also prepared from the spherical crystal agglomerates and were evaluated for properties like hardness, friability, disintegration time and drug release. The spherical crystal agglomerates showed improved solubility, flowability and compactability compared to the raw drug crystals.
This document discusses mucoadhesive nasal drug delivery systems. It begins by outlining the advantages of nasal drug delivery such as rapid absorption and avoidance of first-pass metabolism. It then describes some limitations, such as fast nasal clearance, and how mucoadhesive polymers can help address these issues by increasing drug retention time and absorption. The document provides an overview of mucoadhesive nasal drug delivery, the types of drugs that are suitable for this route of administration, and some advantages it offers over oral delivery.
This document summarizes research on proniosomes and niosomes for transdermal drug delivery. It discusses how proniosomes are dry formulations of surfactant-coated carrier particles that can be rehydrated to quickly form niosomes. Proniosomes can help reduce issues with niosome stability during storage and provide convenience in dosing. The key components of proniosomes are surfactants, carrier materials, and solvents/aqueous phases. Common non-ionic surfactants and carriers used in proniosome formulations are described. The interaction between proniosome-formed niosomes and skin is also reviewed.
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This document discusses a study of 300 patients undergoing MRI of the spine. The researchers found that around 50% of patients had incidental extra-spinal findings. The most common findings were renal cysts, ovarian/uterine cysts, and abnormalities of the kidneys and genitourinary system. Other frequent findings included lesions in the lungs, chest, liver, and brain. Reporting these incidental findings provides valuable clinical information for managing patients. Detecting conditions like kidney tumors early through incidental findings can help avoid long-term health risks. The study concludes it is important for radiologists to include and discuss any significant incidental extra-spinal findings in their reports.
EVALUATION OF SERUM LEVELS OF FASTING LIPID PROFILE IN PRE-ECLAMPTIC WOMEN
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF STABILITY INDICATING RP-HPLC METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF TERCONAZOLE
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This study analyzed 99 suspected diphtheria cases admitted to a hospital in Assam, India over 3 years. Throat swabs were collected and tested. Corynebacterium diphtheriae was isolated in 26 cases (26.26%). The highest culture positivity was in patients aged 5-9 years (53.84%) and 10-14 years (30.76%). Culture positivity was highest in non-immunized patients (62.5%) and surprisingly high in fully immunized patients too (31.58%). The study findings suggest a re-emergence of diphtheria in Assam, calling for intensive monitoring and review of immunization programs and vaccine quality/handling in the state
This case report describes a 46-year-old woman who developed tardive dyskinesia after taking the atypical antipsychotic aripiprazole for 10 months to treat schizophrenia. She began experiencing involuntary orofacial movements. While aripiprazole is generally considered to have a low risk of tardive dyskinesia, this case suggests it may cause the condition in some patients, especially those with risk factors like longer treatment duration. The report adds to limited evidence that aripiprazole can potentially induce tardive dyskinesia and cautions doctors to monitor patients carefully when prescribing it long-term.
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. Recent Advances in Mucoadhesive Buccal Drug Delivery Systems and Its Marketed Scope and
Opportunities
K.P.Sampath Kumar ,DebjitBhowmik .AmitsankarDutta, Shravan Paswan, Lokesh Deb
Critical Review in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2012, 1(1):83-98.
NEUROLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF HIV/AIDS: A CLINICAL PROSPECTIVE STUDYEarthjournal Publisher
&Objectives: To study the clinical profile of neurological manifestations of Human immunodeficiency
virus(HIV)/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(AIDS) and to correlate with the CD4+T lymphocyte
count.Material & Methods : 50 patients who were in the age goup18-55 years, had HIV infection and history
suggestive of Nervous system manifestations were included. The HIV patients with past/present history of
other immunocompromised conditions ( cytotoxic drugs for malignancies, Post organ transplant patients,
Patients using steroids for long term), previous history of epilepsy, focal neurological deficit and head injury
were excluded from the study. All the patients were examined in detail by history and clinical neurological
examination. For all the patients have done routine investigations, and specific investigations like CT/MRI
Brain, Nerve Conduction Studies, CSF Analysis,EEG and Specific antibodies for organisms or parasite done
only wherever it is required. All the patients were correlated with the CD4 T cell count.Results:: Among 50
patients, Commonest age group affected was 26-35 yrs with male predominance(62%). Most common symptom
was non specific headache(38%).Most common opportunistic infetction was Tuberculous meningitis(34%).
Toxoplasmsa encephalitis was the most common space occupying lesion(20%).More number of patients were
seen in the CD4 range in between 51-200 cells/mic.L(72%) with all the diseases had correlation with CD4 T cell
activityCONCLUSION: In the present study, Opportunistic infections were the leading cause in patients
infected with HIV having Neurological manifestastions, usually occurs when the patients had severe
immunosuppresion (CD4 count< 200 cells/μL).
Key words: HIV Positive patients, CD4 T cell count, Neurological manifestation
This case report describes an unusual case of a Phrygian cap (septate gallbladder) that mimicked a choledochal cyst. A 52-year-old male presented with right upper quadrant pain and was found to have an irregular hyperechoic mass in the gallbladder on ultrasound. CT and MRI suggested a choledochal cyst but MRCP revealed a septate gallbladder (Phrygian cap). At surgery, a septate gallbladder with stones was found but the common bile duct was normal. Phrygian cap is a common gallbladder anomaly that is usually asymptomatic but can be mistaken for other pathologies on imaging. Thorough preoperative imaging like MRCP is important to identify anatomical variations
This study examined the effects of maternal diabetes (pregestational and gestational) on biochemical parameters in their offspring. The study compared levels of glucose, calcium, and bilirubin in three groups of neonates: infants of mothers with pregestational diabetes, infants of mothers with gestational diabetes, and a control group of infants without diabetes exposure. Biochemical parameters were measured at admission to the NICU and before discharge. Results found that glucose and calcium levels improved before discharge in infants of mothers with pregestational diabetes compared to levels at admission. However, bilirubin levels remained elevated compared to controls. The study concludes that the reversibility of abnormalities in calcium and glucose is faster than for bilirubin
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
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This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Local Advanced Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex Sys...Oleg Kshivets
Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
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Rasamanikya is a excellent preparation in the field of Rasashastra, it is used in various Kushtha Roga, Shwasa, Vicharchika, Bhagandara, Vatarakta, and Phiranga Roga. In this article Preparation& Comparative analytical profile for both Formulationon i.e Rasamanikya prepared by Kushmanda swarasa & Churnodhaka Shodita Haratala. The study aims to provide insights into the comparative efficacy and analytical aspects of these formulations for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
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Terahertz Technology : An Overview
Ruchita Jaiswani*
School of Pharmacy, Chouksey Engg. College, Lalkhadan, Bilaspur (C.G.)
Corresponding author: Ruchita Jaiswani, India
ABSTRACT
Terahertz technology is the novel techniques for the physical characterization of pharmaceutical drug materials and
final solid dosage forms, utilizing spectral information in the far infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
There is a need for ever more effective security screening to detect an increasing variety of threats. Many techniques
employing different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from radio up to X- and gamma-ray are in use. Terahertz
radiation, which lies between microwave and infrared, is the last part to be exploited for want, until the last few
years, of suitable sources and detectors. Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy has been shown to have the potential to
use very low levels of this non- ionising radiation.
Keywords: Terahertz, Security screening, Narrow Band sources, Bolometers.
INTRODUCTION
Within the electromagnetic spectrum (between DC and gamma rays) the last portion to be
examined lies between millimeter waves and long-wave infrared. In terms of frequency, this
region extends 3 decades, from roughly 300 GHz to about 300 THz. Other ranges may be
referred to as “THz,” but they vary only in the specific upper and lower boundaries. The key
point to remember is that this range lies between what is commonly known as the highest
“microwave” frequencies and the longest wavelengths of “light waves” in the infrared region.(1)
Terahertz radiation (THz) is in a region of the electromagnetic spectrum between the Infrared
and Microwave frequency ranges, which is as yet largely untapped in terms of its potential
applications. However, as noted in a recent Foresight study, the appearance of relatively cheap,
coherent (laser) sources and detectors for Terahertz radiation is now leading to the exploitation
of this spectral region being investigated seriously.(2)
The key features of THz radiation are that it can penetrate a wide range of materials such as
human tissue, clothing, paper, wood, plastic and ceramics and that being non-ionising (unlike X-
rays), it is not expected to damage DNA. These properties open up a variety of future
commercial opportunities of which security and medical imaging applications offer perhaps the
greatest potential.(3)
However, that at the present time, the majority of systems under evaluation
for security screening at airports, railway stations and the like, appear to operate in the adjacent
‘Millimetre Wave’ region, despite in some cases being referred to as using Terahertz
technology.(4)
The first commercial Terahertz imaging and spectroscopic systems are now
becoming available and in addition to medical and surveillance uses, applications are foreseen in
drug discovery and non-destructive testing of foodstuffs, coatings and semi-conductor chips.
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Terahertz technology
Over the past few years terahertz technology has become a new tool for the physical
characterization of solid materials. Radiation in the far-infrared region of the electromagnetic
spectrum, so-called terahertz radiation (60 GHz–4 THz = 2–130 cm−1) is used to study
pharmaceutical materials. Both imaging and spectroscopic measurements have been developed.
Using this technology it is possible to directly access and exploit structural information of
condensed matter at unparalleled speed. The energies of terahertz radiation are lower than most
internal vibrations of the molecules and the predominant mode of absorption of terahertz
radiation is due to intermolecular vibrations. Using femto second lasers and specially-designed
photoconductive semiconductor antenna switches, terahertz radiation can be generated and
detected at room temperature using a time-gated coherent detection scheme. Pulses of laser light,
with photon energy greater than the bandgap of the gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductor,
generate electron-hole pairs in the substrate. These photo-injected charge carriers are
subsequently accelerated through the substrate by a direct current electric field. (5)(6)
Figure 1: Terahertz Instrument
THz Research History
The last gap in the spectrum was bridged in 1923, when Ernest Nichols and J.D. Tear finally
completed their efforts to observe radiation in the THz range. Their work was a systematic
approach, both upwards in frequency from the microwave region and downward from the
infrared region. Before this more-or-less official conclusion of the search, there were many
significant contributions to THz range understanding. In 1900, in Germany, Rubens and
Kurlbaum applied earlier work Rubens had done in collaboration with Nichols, resulting in
accurate experimental data at longer wavelengths than had been previously observed. Max
Planck wrote the equation that would become Planck’s Radiation Law on the same day that
Rubens showed him those results. Other experimental work in the THz region also made
significant contributions. Initially, optical techniques of gratings, interference, refraction, etc.
were only partially successful at THz frequencies, and radiometers were not very sensitive. As a
result, much work was done to analyze data indirectly at harmonics that fell into the infrared
range where measurements could readily be made. (1)
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Basics
The electromagnetic range that is used is very vast. At low frequencies end we have radio waves
up to millimeter waves, and at the other end we have optical waves down to the far infrared.
Technologies have been developed for both ends of the spectrum which we use in everyday
applications. But the terahertz region:
0.1 − 10 THz 1 THz = 1012 Hz
Figure 2: the Terahertz Gap
It is possible to produce effectively radiation in the low frequency region (microwaves) with
oscillating circuits based on high-speed transistors and at high frequencies (visible spectrum)
with semiconductor lasers. But transistors and other electric devices based on electric transport
have in principle a limit at about 300 GHz, but are practically limited to about 50 GHz, because
devices above this are extremely inefficient, and the frequency of semiconductor lasers can only
be extended down to about 30 THz. Thus there is a region in between where both technologies
do not meet. This region is often referred to as the terahertz gap. (7)
Terahertz System
Figure: 3 terahertz system
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A. Sources for THz radiation
Due to the lack of high power, portable, room temperature THz sources is the most significant
limitation of THz systems. For this reason this is a very lively research field. Some very
promising new approaches have the potential to bring terahertz technology a step further to
everyday applications. But these sources are still not fully developed technologies.
1. Normal THz sources :
THz radiation is naturally emitted by all bodies. The blackbody radiation in this spectral range,
below the far infrared, is comparatively weak - lower than 1μW per cm−3. Sources like light
bulbs in the visible spectrum are therefore unsuitable.
2. Broadband sources :
Broadband pulsed THz sources based on the excitation of different materials with ultra short
laser pulses. These are photo carrier acceleration in photo conducting antennas, second order
non-linear effects in electro optic crystals, plasma oscillations, and electronic non linear
transmission lines. Unfortunately most of the different technologies have very low conversion
efficiencies (nano to micro watts compared to about 1 W power from the optical source).
According to these photoconductive emitters are capable of relatively large average THz powers
of 40 μW and bandwidths as high as 4 THz. This source operates with comparatively low power,
but the beam is stable and coherent with well known temporal characteristics. Hence it is used
for spectroscopy with high spectral resolution and excellent signal-to noise ratio and for imaging
technologies.
3. Narrowband sources :
The techniques under development range from up conversion of radio frequency sources to
different kinds of lasers, including gas lasers, free electron lasers, and in particular quantum
cascade lasers. One technique to generate (low power) continuous wave THz radiation is through
up conversion of lower frequency microwave oscillators. Frequencies up to 2.7 THz have been
demonstrated. Another common source are gas lasers. The gases used are mainly methanol and
hydrogen cyanide. In this method a Co2
laser pumps a low-pressure gas cavity with one of the
gases mentioned, which lasers at the gas molecules emission lines. These frequencies are not
continuous tuneable and require large cavities and high (kilowatts) power supplies with only
output power of the magnitude of milli Watts. These lasers are tuneable through the applied
magnetic field or external stress. But they have many inherent limitations such as low efficiency,
low output power, and the need for cryogenic cooling.
Another approach to build semiconductor lasers in the terahertz region is based on the newer
technique of a Quantum Cascade Laser. These lasers were first demonstrated in 1994. A
Quantum Cascade Laser consists of periodic layers of two semiconductor materials, which form
a series of coupled quantum wells and barriers with a repeating structure. (8)(9)
B. Terahertz Detectors
The detection of THz radiation necessitates very sensitive methods, as sources come with low
output power and the thermal background radiation is comparatively high. For broadband
detection direct detectors are based on thermal absorption commonly used. These systems
require cooling to reduce the thermal background. Systems common used are helium cooled
silicon, germanium, and. Bolometers measure the incidented electromagnetic radiation through
absorption and the resulting heating. The heating in turn is measured through the change in
resistance. Extremely sensitive bolometers are based on the change of state of a superconductor
such as niobium.
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C. Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging system
It should be mentioned here that one can manipulate THz beams with mirrors and lenses as with
light in the visible spectrum, but different materials have to be used. These are opaque for our
eyes, but transparent for THz radiation. Two used materials are high resistivity silicon and high-
density polyethylene. The former has no absorption or chromatic dispersion over the whole THz
range, but has a high refraction index (3.42) and thus relatively large Fresnel losses. According
to Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (FTS) is the most common technique for studying molecular
resonances. With this technology one can characterise materials from THz to infrared
frequencies. The sample is placed in an optical interferometer and illuminated with a broadband
thermal source. Of interest is the path length difference of one of the interferometer arms. This
technique is used in passive systems for monitoring thermal emission lines of molecules,
particularly in astronomy applications. Another more recent technology is the THz Time Domain
Spectroscopy (THz TDS). This method of measurement is also termed Terahertz Pulsed Imaging
(TPI) and as the name suggests the dominant method of imaging. In this system the pulsed
optical beam created by an ultrafast laser is splitted into a probe beam and a pump beam. The
pump beam is incidented on the THz emitter (the THz source) to generate picosecond terahertz
pulses. The terahertz radiation is collimated and then focused on the sample with parabolic
mirrors. After transmission through the target the beam is collimated and refocused on the THz
detector.These detectors can measure the electric field coherently. The optical probe beam is
used to gate the detector and to measure the THz electric field instantaneously. At this the optical
delay stage (computer controlled) is used to measure the transmitted terahertz pulse profile at a
discrete number of time points to provide temporal information. (8)(10)
Properties of THz radiation
THz radiation has some properties that open a wide range of applications, particularly for
imaging. On the other have materials very interesting properties in this frequency range:
Compared to microwaves, THz waves have more energy so they can penetrate deeper and make
sharper images due to their shorter wavelength.
1. Water sensitivity
According to the minimum detectable water concentration is given by
n · x _ 1016cm−2
n is the density of water molecules and x is the length of the path traversed by the terahertz beam
in the material.(11)
2. Safety / Medical implication
Implications on living tissue are not expected as T-Rays are non-ionising in contrast to xrays or
ultraviolet (UV) light. Moreover, Terahertz signals are strongly absorbed by water, so that
terahertz radiation cannot go through living tissue because of the high percentage of water in
it.(12)
3. Theoretical prediction of water absorption
On one homepage of CoMIR the scientists say that preliminary measurements on tissue
penetration have showed that predictions of attenuation based on water content alone have been
incorrect. This group wants to develop a theoretical model for the absorption of terahertz
radiation and compare the results with experimental measurements. So their work will show how
safe the use of THz imaging is for living tissue. (13)
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Applications
We use x-ray scanners to examine luggage. Hospitals are equipped with ultrasound scanners and
MRI (magneto resonance imaging) machines. In industry x-rays are used for package inspection
and materials can be scanned for defects with microwaves or ultrasound. But although these
technologies are very successful they all have shortcomings. In some cases these old techniques
can be replaced by THz based methods, but there are also applications, which are unavailable
with other frequencies, but possible with THz due to the characteristics of the materials as
described before. Hence, many possible applications rely either on the extreme sensitivity of
water or the ability to propagate through common packaging materials or both.
1. Material Characterization
For physics this new technology is very interesting because they can use it for characterization
of materials like semiconductors and lightweight molecules. The radiation can be used to
determine the carrier concentration and mobility of semiconductors, and in the superconductor
research it can be used to determine the parameters of superconducting materials.(11)
2. Quality Control
THz imaging systems are ideal for imaging dry dielectric substances including paper, cardboard,
thin wood, most plastics and ceramics, because these materials are relatively nonabsorbing in
this frequency range. And additionally, these materials cannot be analysed with optical
frequencies, because they are opaque for them or with x-rays, which have no absorption to
provide contrast for imaging. Therefore spatially resolved transmission measurements can be
used in the area of quality control of packaged goods.
3. Study of Historical and Archaeological work
Terahertz imaging methods work with extremely low powers, about 2 to 3 magnitudes of order
lower than the blackbody radiation in this frequency range. The radiation is therefore non
invasive to historical work, neither to paintings or paper in common nor to any kind of stone or
metal. Thus this technique could be useful in history, archaeology etc.(14)
4. Biology (Botany)
This extreme sensitivity to water content is of great interest here as a method of measuring the
water content of leaves on living plants. Currently there is no accepted non-destructive procedure
for measuring the leaf water status of a transpiring plant. The cellular structure can be studied
with THz as well. But a fundamental limit here is the resolution of current systems.
5. Biomedical
In the area of biomedical diagnostics we can make use of THz tomographie. Although there is a
limited penetration depth of the radiation due to the strong water absorption, which excludes the
use of THz radiation in most biomedical research areas, it can be used to examine tissue near the
surface, in particular skin and teeth. On the other hand, the sensisensitive to water enables the
investigation of tissue hydration. This opens a range of applications including analysis of burn
depth and severity, and detection of skin cancer and caries. A reliable non-invasive probe of burn
depth would be of great value to physicians, who currently have no such technology.
6. Security checks (Airport)
At airports or other security critical places dangerous non-metallic substances like ceramic knifes
or plastic explosives now can be detected with terahertz beams. This is possible of the water
content). The British company Qinetiq has tested such a system on airports already.(15)
7. Molecular Structure
The sensitivity and specificity of Terahertz spectroscopy to both intermolecular and
intramolecular vibrations in different chemical species enable investigation of the crystalline
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state of drugs e.g. polymorphism. The use of pulsed terahertz imaging in proteomics and drug
discovery determines protein 3D structure, folding and characterization. Terahertz spectroscopy
provides rapid identification of the different crystalline forms of drug molecules – the
polymorphs – which can display different solubilities, stabilities and bioavailability and therefore
are an important factor in the therapeutic efficacy of a drug. Detecting and identifying the
different polymorphs and understanding the mechanism and dynamics of polymorphic inter-
conversion, is an important milestone in selecting the optimum form for further development and
manufacture. Not only is it possible to detect the differences between pure specimens of the
polymorphs but terahertz spectroscopy can distinguish between specific polymorphic forms in
the tablet formulation. Terahertz spectroscopy can differentiate between different hydrate forms.
Lactose, one of the most commonly used excipients in the pharmaceutical industry, forms at least
three different hydrates: the most widely used α-monohydrate, the α-anhydrate and a β-anhydrate
form. These three hydrate forms exhibit terahertz spectra that can be used for both quantitative
and qualitative analysis.
8. Time resolved THz spectroscopy of protein folding
Proteins fold, catalyze reactions, and transduce signals via binding to other biomolecules. These
processes are driven by motions with characteristic time scales ranging from femtoseconds (fs)
to milliseconds (ms). The characteristic modes from which such motions collectively emerge
often cause large amplitude deformations of all or part of the protein. Temperature tuning reveals
when certain modes are frozen out, while the Terahertz spectroscopy can cover fast relaxation
kinetics on fs time scale during which a protein rearranges its overall structure.
9. Pharmaceutical Industry: Tablet integrity and performance
Terahertz imaging gives an unparallel certainty about the integrity of tablet coatings and the
matrix performance of tablet cores. Terahertz image can be optimized for performing 3D
analysis on tablets. It can enable customers to determine coating integrity and thickness, detect
and identify localized chemical/physical structure such as cracks or chemical agglomeration
within a core and to interrogate embedded layers (such as an interface between two layers) for
delamination and integrity. Terahertz measurements may well become the primary method for
the nondestructive determination of coating thickness, requiring little or no calibration for most
coatings and substrates. It can reveal the thickness, uniformity, distribution and coverage of
simple and complex coatings. Terahertz image can also detect embedded layers and localized
chemical/physical structural features in the cores of intact tablets to confirm 3D morphology and
blend uniformity.
10. Terahertz in Dermatology
The cosmetic appearance of skin is directly linked to the state of its outermost layer, the stratum
corneum. The water-content of the stratum corneum influences its permeability and elasticity.
Most skin-care products such as moisturizers act to increase the retained water content of this
layer of the skin to enhance its appearance. Quantitative characterization of the hydration-level
of the stratum corneum is thus of crucial importance to the cosmetics industry in order to
characterize and compare the effectiveness of their products.
11. Screening
The ability of terahertz technology to “see” through many opaque things such as clothing, box,
shoe, etc. has led to successful proof of principle experiments at standoff distances for potential
applications in building security, airports and defense. ARP has demonstrated direct imaging of
hidden objects and set out to build the world’s first practical direct terahertz imaging system,
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based on a hand held CCD camera that operates much like a regular video camera, but capable of
detecting metallic and non metallic weapons and certain explosives. The Company will support
defense and government agencies, as well as commercial partners, who wish to further explore
this technology.
12. Tablet coating analysis
Analysis of tablet coatings is one of the major fields where terahertz technology is being applied
to the pharmaceutical sciences. So far, the analysis of coating thickness and integrity has relied
predominantly on indirect observations. Coating thickness is typically estimated from the weight
gain of the coated tablets compared with the uncoated tablet cores. Even though these techniques
revealed much additional information about the quality and integrity of coatings, the images
were almost always confined to information reflected from the outside surface of the tablet. A
different approach to characterize film coating defects at the interface between tablet coat and
core was presented by means of confocal laser scanning microscopy. For sugar-coated products
no such approach has been developed. To test the coating integrity, it is common practice to
perform a dissolution study on part of the production batch. For analysis of the uniformity of a
dosage form, buried structures within a dosage form, or multiple coating layers, destructive
measurements have to be carried out. The tablets have to be cut layer by layer so that
spectroscopic images can be acquired from each layer. This process is time-consuming and it is
extremely difficult, if not impossible, to analyse such thin structures.(17)
13. 2D and 3D non-destructive chemical imaging
Combining the technology of TPI for tablet coating analysis and TPS for the analysis of the
crystalline properties, and taking them one step further, non-destructive chemical recognition in a
three-dimensional object has been performed in a proof-of-principle experiment. Spectral data
were presented for a three-dimensional dataset with two axes describing the horizontal and
vertical spatial dimensions, and the z-axis representing the depth information as signal time
delay. A four-dimensional dataset was then generated by a time-partitioned Fourier
transformation. This allowed the analysis of a pellet containing buried structures of different
chemical composition. Different chemicals could be identified by their spectral signature in the
3D matrix of the sample. However promising these first results were, the work has to be
considered as the first successful attempt to overcome the multitudinous challenges associated
with the data acquisition and processing that need to be mastered to make 3D terahertz spectral
imaging routinely applicable. Further work describes 2D chemical mapping of lactose
amonohydrate, acetylsalicylic acid, sucrose and tartaric acid compressed pellets Terahertz 2D,
and especially 3D chemical imaging, would enable the development of a number of exciting
applications to further understand and improve pharmaceutical formulations.(18)(19)
Layered tablets are increasingly being developed as products to alter the release kinetics of a
drug or to combine incompatible drugs or excipients into one system. The recent advances in
production technology not only allow these formulations to be produced but also create a
demand for new technologies to analyse and understand them. The development of the 3D
terahertz chemical imaging is still in its infancy and needs much further development. This
technique potentially has a huge advantage over NIR imaging, as spectral data from within the
sample can be acquired without destroying the sample. It would allow the analysis of the
distribution of an API within its matrix of excipients before dissolution testing. Another
interesting application could be the study of the rate and spatial distribution of drug
decomposition processes during stability testing in-situ by quantitative chemometric models.(20)
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