Title :
Confocal THz imaging using a gas laser
Author :
Salhi, Mohammed A. ; Koch, Martin
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. of Braunschweig, Braunschweig
Abstract :
We report a clear improvement on the quality of terahertz (THz) images obtained with an optically pumped gas laser which emits at a wavelength of 119 mum. The improvement is achieved by employing the principle of optical confocal microscopy.
Keywords :
gas lasers; submillimetre wave imaging; confocal THz imaging; gas laser; optical confocal microscopy; terahertz images; wavelength 119 mum; Biomedical optical imaging; Gas lasers; Optical imaging; Optical mixing; Optical pumping; Optical resonators; Optical scattering; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2119-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2120-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665481
