Project: Microwave and terahertz metrology for homeland security
Remote sensing techniques that use terahertz and millimetre waves can provide unique insights into material properties. Traditionally used in scientific applications like radio astronomy, they are now used in security applications such as personnel scanners and spectrometers for the detection of illegal or hazardous substances. Despite the commercialisation of microwave and terahertz technologies, the properties and performance of scanners and spectrometers remain difficult to measure. In addition, there is currently a lack of traceability of terahertz measurements and measurements often differ depending on the instruments used. This project will develop measurement traceability for sources and detectors for sub-mm and THz frequencies. It will also help to get the best performance out of devices at the lowest possible radiation levels and quantify human exposure to sub-mm waves, which is needed to comply with safety limits and future regulations.
| Acronym | NEW07 THz Security (Reference Number: NEW07) |
| Duration | 01/06/2012 - 31/05/2015 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2011 - Health, SI Broader Scope and New Technologies |