Title :
Terahertz characterization of textiles
Author :
Molloy, J.F. ; Naftaly, M.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Phys. Lab., Teddington, UK
Abstract :
A variety of fabrics are examined using THz time-domain spectroscopy. Different types of textiles are shown to have different THz optical properties, which may be employed to combat textile counterfeiting.
Keywords :
chemical variables measurement; fabrics; microwave measurement; optical properties; spectrochemical analysis; submillimetre wave spectra; terahertz spectroscopy; THz optical properties; THz time-domain spectroscopy; fabrics; terahertz characterization; textile counterfeiting; textiles; Absorption; Clothing; Counterfeiting; Fabrics; Spectroscopy; Time-domain analysis; Terahertz spectroscopy; characterization; fabrics; identification;
Conference_Titel :
Millimeter Waves and THz Technology Workshop (UCMMT), 2013 6th UK, Europe, China
Conference_Location :
Rome, Italy
DOI :
10.1109/UCMMT.2013.6641542
