Title :
Observation of change of moisture retention of single human hairs using THz waves
Author :
Serita, Kazunori ; Murakami, H. ; Kawayama, Iwao ; Takahashi, Y. ; Yoshimura, Masashi ; Mori, Yojiro ; Tonouchi, Masayoshi
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Laser Eng., Osaka Univ., Suita, Japan
Abstract :
Moisture retention of single human hairs were evaluated using localized generated THz waves. It is found that the cuticles have an important roles for the moisture retention inside the hair.
Keywords :
terahertz wave imaging; localized generated THz waves; moisture retention; single human hairs; Educational institutions; Hair; Imaging; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Moisture; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
