Terahertz Imaging: Robust Technologies Reveal New Growth Avenues
Terahertz imaging applications in non-destructive testing, non-invasive diagnosis of viral strains, and goods inspection
Research Overview
Demand for terahertz imaging is driven by its ability to perform non-ionizing scanning on the human skin that does not harm the healthy cells in the surrounding infection areas—a primary requisite in the medical field—compared with conventional scanning modes such as x-ray and UV rays.
Terahertz radiation is transparent to paper, wood, and a few metals. Its huge bandwidth allows several gases and liquids to leave unique spectral fingerprints, making the radiation usable in most applications involving detection and diagnosis.
While the use of terahertz imaging has been sporadic in the past decade, the technology’s ability to detect the presence of COVID-19 has been a key driver in exploring its potential for several inspection and detection applications. Terahertz imaging is also attracting growing interest in the manufacturing industry, primarily for the non-destructive testing of packaged and unfinished goods, enabling quality and mid-way process controls.
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