Title :
THz-TDS analysis of hidden explosives for homeland security scenarios
Author :
Pierno, L. ; Fiorello, A.M. ; Scafe, S. ; Cunningham, Joseph J. ; Burnett, A.D. ; Linfield, Edmund H. ; Davies, A. Giles
Author_Institution :
Selex ES, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
This paper discusses the use of terahertz time-domain spectroscopy to build a database of the spectral signatures from common explosives in the range <; 5 THz. The effect on the spectra is demonstrated of common obscuring packaging materials which act to degrade the spectra obtained in realistic environments.
Keywords :
explosives; national security; packaging; terahertz wave spectra; THz-TDS analysis; hidden explosives; homeland security scenarios; obscuring packaging materials; spectral signatures; terahertz time-domain spectroscopy; Biology; Explosives; Materials; Packaging; Security; Spectroscopy; Time-domain analysis; THz; TNT; Terrorism; customs; explosive detection; hidden explosive; plastic explosives; vibrational modes;
Conference_Titel :
Millimeter Waves and THz Technology Workshop (UCMMT), 2013 6th UK, Europe, China
Conference_Location :
Rome, Italy
DOI :
10.1109/UCMMT.2013.6641516
