APPLIED LASER, Volume. 45, Issue 3, 136(2025)

Experimental Study on Non-Destructive Detection of Water Content in Polyetherimide (PEI) Using Terahertz Technology

Hu Zhaokun1, Lin Zhenheng1,2、*, Zhan Yangbin1, Wang Xiaofan1, and Pu Jixiong2
Author Affiliations
  • 1College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350100, Fujian, China
  • 2New Engineering Industry College, Putian University, Putian 351100, Fujian, China
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    Hu Zhaokun, Lin Zhenheng, Zhan Yangbin, Wang Xiaofan, Pu Jixiong. Experimental Study on Non-Destructive Detection of Water Content in Polyetherimide (PEI) Using Terahertz Technology[J]. APPLIED LASER, 2025, 45(3): 136

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    Received: Jun. 27, 2024

    Accepted: Jun. 17, 2025

    Published Online: Jun. 17, 2025

    The Author Email: Lin Zhenheng (lintom2023@ptu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.14128/j.cnki.al.20254503.136

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