Title :
Applications of terahertz time-domain measurement on paper currencies
Author :
Chen, Q. ; Zhiping Jiang ; Xu, G. ; Zhang, X.-C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA
fDate :
Aug. 30 1999-Sept. 3 1999
Abstract :
Time-domain measurement of a THz pulse provides an alternative method for the dollar bill thickness characterization with an unparalleled data acquisition rate. This research will stimulate real-world applications of THz beam.
Keywords :
CCD image sensors; data acquisition; high-speed optical techniques; submillimetre wave imaging; thickness measurement; THz pulse; THz time-domain measurement; data acquisition rate; dollar bill thickness characterization; paper currencies; submillimetre wave imaging; Delay effects; Extraterrestrial measurements; Laser beams; Optical beams; Optical pulses; Physics; Submillimeter wave measurements; Testing; Time domain analysis; Zinc compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 1999. CLEO/Pacific Rim '99. The Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Seoul, South Korea
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5661-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.1999.811563
