Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 60, Issue 18, 1811004(2023)

Terahertz Imaging Technology and Its Application

Yuye Wang1,2、*, Haibin Li1,2, Meilan Ge1,2, Degang Xu1,2、**, and Jianquan Yao1,2
Author Affiliations
  • 1The Institute of Laser and Opto-Electronics, School of Precision Instrument and Opto‑Electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
  • 2Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Information Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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    Category: Imaging Systems

    Received: Jun. 1, 2023

    Accepted: Aug. 10, 2023

    Published Online: Sep. 19, 2023

    The Author Email: Yuye Wang (yuyewang@tju.edu.cn), Degang Xu (xudegang@tju.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP231433

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