This work is intended to jointly address the development, realization and applications of emitters and detectors of terahertz (THz-0.3 THz up to 10 THz) and their application to diagnostics of CBRN effects and detection of explosives and CBRN. Hazardous substances typically exhibit rotational and vibrational transitions in this region, hence giving access to spectroscopic analysis of a large variety of molecules which play a key role in security as well as various other areas, e.g. air pollution, climate research, industrial process control, agriculture, food industry, workplace safety and medical diagnostics can be monitored by sensing and identifying them via THz (0.3 to 10 THz) and mid infrared (MIR-10 THz to 100 THz) absorption “finger prints”. Most plastics, textiles and paper are nearly transparent for THz radiation.
Provides a global view of the state of the art on the applications of THZ for CBRN and explosives' detection and diagnostics Discusses techniques for detection of different objects and substances, new THz sources and the underlying materials properties required for the development of innovative devices
Mauro F. Pereira
applications of terahertz detectors THz and mid infrared absorption finger prints diagnostics of CBRN effects Emerging security challenges CBRN agents MIR-15 THz to 120 THz Security related advanced technology development of terahertz detectors Detecting explosives Optical Technology