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Towards Practical Terahertz Imaging System With Compact Continuous Wave Transceiver.

Authors :
Yi, Li
Nishida, Yosuke
Sagisaka, Tomoki
Kaname, Ryohei
Mizuno, Ryoko
Fujita, Masayuki
Nagatsuma, Tadao
Source :
Journal of Lightwave Technology; 12/15/2021, Vol. 39 Issue 24, p7850-7861, 12p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Terahertz (THz) imaging techniques have attracted significant attention and have developed rapidly in recent years. However, despite several advances, these techniques are still not mature, and their high cost and system complexity continue to limit their applications. In this article, the techniques for achieving a practical imaging system with a compact THz transceiver are addressed, while considering the limitations of the current technique. The aim is to provide a brief review of related topics, while also covering our recent progress, which can provide some general perspectives and contrasting approaches for realizing a practical THz imaging system. The continuous wave devices are mainly focused for their flexibility of balancing the imaging resolution and data acquisition time. The importance of transceiver integration is also discussed and illustrated by introducing a 600-GHz band micro-photonic interface for integrating a THz source and detector, with a single resonant tunneling diode as a transceiver. With regard to system issues, spatial sampling with mechanical beam-scanning is discussed as an intermediate approach for moving stage and array technology. The potential and limitations of this approach are evaluated, along with an elliptical reflector as an alternative to an f-theta lens owing to its low cost and simplicity. The combination of integrated devices, along with the mechanical beam-scanning, is also discussed for demonstrating our current concept of realizing a practical THz imaging system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07338724
Volume :
39
Issue :
24
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Lightwave Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154821408
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/JLT.2021.3092779