Thz Identification For Defense And Security Purposes

Author : Andre U Sokolnikov
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814452408
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book THz Identification for Defense and Security Purposes written by Andre U Sokolnikov and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013-06-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principal aim of this book is to provide the reader with the understanding of the possibilities and features of THz identification as opposed to more traditional techniques such as X-rays, microwaves, etc. by elucidating and illustrating the principles of THz identification and its applications in a systematical way. Its scope includes a description of the physical principles of THz generation, transmission and detection, as well as of the applications of THz identification. The inherent advantages and potential benefits of the terahertz (THz) phenomenon, potential that encompasses various aspects such as THz sensing, imaging and material properties investigation with THz radiation for Defense (military) and security applications serve as an important stimulus for the interest in emerging THz science and technology, in particular, the very rapid growth of this new field. This text presents some of the leading fundamental research efforts towards the realization of practical THz devices applications for military and security applications. Relevant chapters contain fundamentals and/or measurements of THz radiation in solid-state materials such as high explosives (e.g. HMX, PETN, RDX, etc.), biological tissues and organic-semiconductor nanostructures. Individual chapters also address the present capabilities of THz equipment for the effective utilization of screening packages and personnel. This book contains descriptions and analyses of the most innovative research in the field; the presented material introduces novel devices and/or concepts that enhance THz source and detector performance — enabling completely new types of sensor performance at THz frequency (e.g. detection at molecular and nanoscale levels), and defining innovative sensing modalities (e.g. remote object and personnel identification) for defense and security. Contents:IntroductionBasics of ElectromagnetismMathematical Methods of IdentificationPhysics of Producing and Detecting THz WavesMethods and Technology for THz Sources, Detectors and Processing ElectronicsElectronics for Portable THz DevicesTHz ApplicationsMedical and Other Applications of THz Radiation Readership: Professionals in the field of defense and security and researchers (with college-level understanding of, or an advanced degree in physics or engineering). Keywords:THz Radiation;THz Identification;THz for Medical Diagnosis;Time Series Analysis;Resonance Amplification;Electromagnetism;THz Computational Methods;Concealed Weapons;Explosive and Substances IdentificationKey Features:It is the first book about THz Identification for Military and Special purposes — the key areas in which this new technology is the most promisingThe book helps understand the advantages and disadvantages of THz technology vs. existing identification methodsIt may serve as a textbook for the individuals willing to get acquainted with THz technology