Terahertz Spectral Imaging Using Correlation Processing
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
July 2013
Abstract
Terahertz (THz) reflection imaging has the potential to extract unique spectral signatures from various materials of interest, but these signatures can be distorted by rough surface scattering, low signal strength, and alignment errors. One method of addressing these challenges and increasing performance is to coherently combine reflection information across frequency bands. This method, called correlation processing, uses both phase and magnitude information to provide concurrent imaging and chemical mapping. This paper first shows imaging results from pressed pellets made of both lactose and high density polyethylene. It will be shown using measured THz scattered data and Monte Carlo simulations that correlation processing can correctly distinguish between materials with spectral signatures and other compounds. THz spectral surface profiling results from the pressed pellet are provided and discussed.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/20883
Citation Details
Henry, Samuel; Zurk, Lisa; and Schecklman, Scott, "Terahertz Spectral Imaging Using Correlation Processing" (2013). Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations. 253.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/20883