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.