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We combine parametric frequency upconversion with single-photon counting technology to achieve detection sensitivity down to the terahertz (THz) single-photon level. Our relatively simple detection scheme employs a near-infrared ultrafast…

Coherent continuous wave (CW) terahertz spectroscopy is an extremely valuable technique that allows for the interrogation of systems that exhibit narrow resonances in the terahertz (THz) frequency range, such as high-quality (high-Q) THz…

Optics · Physics 2019-05-01 Dominik Walter Vogt , Miro Erkintalo , Rainer Leonhardt

Terahertz radiation enables non destructive, depthresolved analysis of layered artworks. This study demonstrates THz multispectral imaging ability to reveal concealed text beneath mockup of pictorial layers, reconstructing hidden narratives…

We present a temporally-multiplexed dual-colour terahertz (THz) imaging technique using THz-to-optical conversion in atomic vapour. By rapidly alternating the pump laser frequency, we sequentially excite two atomic states, each absorbing a…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2025-07-16 Lucy A. Downes , C. Stuart Adams , Kevin J. Weatherill

We propose using THz frequency selective surfaces interrogated with THz subwavelength optical fibers as sensors for monitoring of the optical properties of thick films that are brought in contact with such surfaces. Changes in the test film…

Optics · Physics 2013-11-26 Martin Girard , Maksim Skorobogatiy

We present theoretical formulation and experimental demonstration of a novel technique for the fast compression-less terahertz imaging based on the broadband Fourier optics. The technique exploits k-vector/frequency duality in Fourier…

Optics · Physics 2017-08-28 Hichem Guerboukha , Kathirvel Nallappan , Maksim Skorobogatiy

Visualizing the spatial profile of light beams is essential for evaluating irradiance, characterizing beam quality, and achieving precise alignment. In the optical spectral range, this is readily performed using silicon-based CCD and CMOS…

Terahertz (THz) imaging proved to be an efficient and powerful nondestructive examination (NDE) method for inspection of materials and detection of defects. Here, we present the development of a Low-Terahertz Imaging Radar(L-TIR) which is…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-02-14 Amin Aminaei

We investigate how feature selection algorithms can enable accurate, reference-free classification of materials using sparse-frequency terahertz (THz) reflection spectroscopy. Three classes of feature selection strategies are evaluated.…

Applied Physics · Physics 2026-03-03 Mathias Hedegaard Kristensen , Paweł Piotr Cielecki , Esben Skovsen

The electromagnetic spectrum in the terahertz frequency region is of significant importance for understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies and stars throughout the history of the universe and the process of planet formation.…

We demonstrate a coherent imaging system based on a terahertz (THz) frequency quantum cascade laser (QCL) phase-locked to a near-infrared fs-laser comb. The phase locking enables coherent electro-optic sampling of the continuous-wave…

The Fourier inversion of phased coherent diffraction patterns offers images without the resolution and depth-of-focus limitations of lens-based tomographic systems. We report on our recent experimental images inverted using recent…

Recently, we introduced a Portable HAndheld Spectral Reflection (PHASR) Scanner to allow THz Time-Domain Spectroscopic (THz-TDS) imaging in clinical and industrial settings using a fiber-coupled and alignment-free telecentric beam steering…

Optics · Physics 2022-07-21 Zachery B. Harris , M. Hassan Arbab

We present a single-shot detection method of terahertz-correlated second harmonic generation in plasma-based sources by directly mixing an optical probe into femtosecond laser-induced plasma filaments in air. The single-shot second harmonic…

Terahertz (THz) integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) offers high-speed communication alongside precise environmental sensing. This paper presents a computationally efficient framework for THz-based environment reconstruction by…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-08-15 Zitong Fang , Yejian Lyu , Ziming Yu , Chong Han

Detecting concealed chemicals and explosives remains a critical challenge in global security. Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) offers a promising non-invasive and stand-off detection technique owing to its ability to penetrate…

Optics · Physics 2025-12-05 Xinghe Jiang , Yuhang Li , Yuzhu Li , Che-Yung Shen , Aydogan Ozcan , Mona Jarrahi

Planar metamaterials have been recently proposed for thin dielectric film sensing in the terahertz frequency range. Although the thickness of the dielectric film can be very small compared with the wavelength, the required area of sensed…

The increasing need of restoring high-resolution Hyper-Spectral (HS) images is determining a growing reliance on Computer Vision-based processing to enhance the clarity of the image content. HS images can, in fact, suffer from degradation…

Image and Video Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-10-28 Marina Ljubenovic , Alessia Artesani , Stefano Bonetti , Arianna Traviglia

Single-shot terahertz (THz) spectroscopy probes sub-picosecond, non-repetitive events by combining the advantages of laser absorption techniques with the phase-sensitive detection of interferometric methods. However, its usage as a…

Optics · Physics 2025-01-07 Charan R. Nallapareddy , Thomas C. Underwood

The effectiveness of self-mixing interferometry has been demonstrated across the electromagnetic spectrum, from visible to microwave frequencies, in a plethora of sensing applications, ranging from distance measurement to material analysis,…