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Author NATO Advanced Research Workshop on THz and Security Applications- Detectors, Sources and Associated Electronics for THz Applications (2013 : Kiev, Ukraine)

Title THz and security applications : detectors, sources and associated electronics for THz applications / edited by Carlo Corsi and Fedir Sizov
Published Dordrecht, The Netherlands : Springer, 2014

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Description 1 online resource (xxxiv, 292 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics, 1874-6500
NATO Science for Peace and Security series. B, Physics and biophysics. 1874-6500
Contents Tera Hertz: Quasi-Optics or Submillimeter Waves? History, Actual Limits and Future Developments for Security Systems -- Far-infrared semiconductor detectors and focal plane arrays -- Uncooled rectification and bolometer type THz/sub-THz detectors -- High power, narrow-linewidth and compact terahertz sources for room temperature applications -- Terahertz Photonic Devices -- Terahertz Imaging System Based on Superconducting Heterodyne Integrated Receiver -- Application of surface waves for THz spectroscopy -- Quartz enhanced photoacoustic sensors for trace gas detection in the IR and THz spectral range -- THz Active Imaging Systems with Real-Time Capabilities -- Recent Results on Broadband Nano transistor Based THz Detectors -- Clinotron based terahertz imagine systems -- THz screening for civil and military security -- Emerging 'THz Torch' Technology for Low-cost Security and Defence Applications -- New THz technologies and applications in applications in support of safety and security
Summary These proceedings comprise invited papers from highly experienced researchers in THz technology and security applications. THz detection of explosives represents one of the most appealing technologies to have recently emerged in dealing with terrorist attacks encountered by civil security and military forces throughout the world. Discussed are the most advanced technologies and developments, the various points of operational strength and weaknesses as well as are suggestions and predictions the best technological solutions to overcome current operational limits. The current status of various levels of cooling in THz detectors, sources and associated electronics are also addressed. The goal was to provide a clear view on the current technologies available and the required advances needed in order to achieve more efficient systems. This goal was outlined in part by establishing the baseline of current uncertainty estimations in physics-based modelling and the identification of key areas which require additional research and development
Notes "Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on THz and Security Applications- Detectors, Sources and Associated Electronics for THz Applications, Kiev, Ukraine, 26-29 May, 2013."
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 20, 2014)
Subject Terahertz technology -- Congresses
Electromagnetic devices -- Congresses
Explosives -- Detection -- Congresses
Physique.
Astronomie.
Electromagnetic devices
Explosives -- Detection
Terahertz technology
Genre/Form proceedings (reports)
Conference papers and proceedings
Conference papers and proceedings.
Actes de congrès.
Form Electronic book
Author Corsi, Carlo, editor.
Sizov, Fedor Fedorovich, editor.
ISBN 9789401788281
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