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Ivanov Stantchev, Rayko , Yu, Xiao, Blu, Thierry and Pickwell-MacPherson, Emma (2020) Real-time terahertz imaging with a single-pixel detector. Nature Communications, 11 . 2535 . doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16370-x ISSN 2041-1723.
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-16370-x
Abstract
Terahertz (THz) radiation is poised to have an essential role in many imaging applications, from industrial inspections to medical diagnosis. However, commercialization is prevented by impractical and expensive THz instrumentation. Single-pixel cameras have emerged as alternatives to multi-pixel cameras due to reduced costs and superior durability. Here, by optimizing the modulation geometry and post-processing algorithms, we demonstrate the acquisition of a THz-video (32 × 32 pixels at 6 frames-per-second), shown in real-time, using a single-pixel fiber-coupled photoconductive THz detector. A laser diode with a digital micromirror device shining visible light onto silicon acts as the spatial THz modulator. We mathematically account for the temporal response of the system, reduce noise with a lock-in free carrier-wave modulation and realize quick, noise-robust image undersampling. Since our modifications do not impose intricate manufacturing, require long post-processing, nor sacrifice the time-resolving capabilities of THz-spectrometers, their greatest asset, this work has the potential to serve as a foundation for all future single-pixel THz imaging systems.
Item Type: | Journal Article | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Subjects: | Q Science > QC Physics T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Physics | |||||||||||||||||||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Submillimeter waves, Terahertz spectroscopy , Imaging systems | |||||||||||||||||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Nature Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group | |||||||||||||||||||||
ISSN: | 2041-1723 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Official Date: | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Volume: | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Article Number: | 2535 | |||||||||||||||||||||
DOI: | 10.1038/s41467-020-16370-x | |||||||||||||||||||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | |||||||||||||||||||||
Publication Status: | Published | |||||||||||||||||||||
Access rights to Published version: | Open Access (Creative Commons) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 21 May 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Date of first compliant Open Access: | 21 May 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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