Unique THz ‘Fingerprints’ Will Identify Hidden Explosives From a Distance

Published July 18, 2010

Unique THz ‘Fingerprints’ Will Identify Hidden Explosives From A Distance
A major breakthrough in remote wave sensing by a team of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers opens the way for detecting hidden explosives, chemical, biological agents and illegal drugs from a distance of 20 meters. The new, all-optical system, using terahertz (THz) wave technology, has great potential for homeland security and military uses because it can “see through” clothing and …
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