Better than X-rays: A more powerful terahertz imaging system
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 17:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —Low-energy terahertz radiation could potentially enable doctors to see deep into tissues without the damaging effects of X-rays, or allow security guards to identify chemicals in a package without opening it. But it's been difficult for engineers to make powerful enough systems to accomplish these promising applications.