Selected Applications of Terahertz Pulses in Medicine and Industry
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Abstract
This article contains a brief summary of areas where terahertz technology is making an impact in research and industrial applications. We cover some of its uses in the pharmaceutical setting, where both imaging and spectroscopy play important roles. Medical applications are also being pursued in many research laboratories, primarily for imaging purposes and following on from the first results just over 20 years ago. The three-dimensional imaging capability of pulsed terahertz allows for the observation of tumours below the surface of tissue, such as basal cell carcinoma of skin. The recent use of the technology in studies of cultural heritage has shown to increase our understanding of the past. The power of terahertz is exemplified by the discussion on its importance in different industries, such as semiconductor circuit manufacturing and automotive assembly.
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OpenAlex topics: Terahertz technology and applications · Plant Pathogens and Resistance
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TeraView Limited, 1 Enterprise, Cambridge Research Park, Cambridge CB25 9PD, UK
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, UK
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