Abstract: A system to detect an article includes one or more terahertz modules. Each module either generates or receives, or both generates and receives, terahertz radiation. Some of the terahertz radiation is reflected from the article and the remainder of the terahertz radiation is transmitted through the article. A processor analyzes the reflected and transmitted terahertz radiation to characterize the article.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 26, 2005
Date of Patent:
November 11, 2008
Assignee:
Picometrix
Inventors:
David A. Zimdars, Greg Stuk, Steven L. Williamson