Title :
Video-rate THz imaging using a microbolometer-based camera
Author :
Bolduc, M. ; Marchese, L. ; Tremblay, B. ; Doucet, M. ; Terroux, M. ; Oulachgar, H. ; Le Noc, L. ; Alain, C. ; Jerominek, H. ; Bergeron, A.
Author_Institution :
INO, Quebec City, QC, Canada
Abstract :
A THz 160×120 pixel array camera has been developed at INO. Real-time transmission and reflectance imaging at video rates of 30 frames/s were performed with a low-power 3 THz quantum cascade laser. Various hidden objects were imaged, proving feasibility of real-time THz imaging for security screening applications.
Keywords :
bolometers; real-time systems; terahertz wave imaging; video cameras; THz 160X120 pixel array camera; THz quantum cascade laser; hidden objects imaging; microbolometer-based camera; real-time THz imaging; reflectance imaging; security screening applications; video rate THz imaging; Cameras; Laser beams; Laser modes; Quantum cascade lasers; Real time systems; Reflectivity;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), 2010 35th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6655-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2010.5612433
