Hyperspectral terahertz imaging for human bone biometrics
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Author(s)
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
The realisation of hyperspectral terahertz imaging is a significant step towards understanding of the life sciences on all scales. A key to this understanding is the retrieval of dielectric properties from such images, a task which is plagued by experimental limitations, challenging the terahertz community for more than two decades. In this contribution, we propose a new combined retrieval methodology to overcome misalignments and Fabry-Pérot effects on the extraction of the dielectric properties of human bone samples through the combination of the Kramers-Kronig relations and Fabry-Pérot reflection modelling. Results extracted from ∼100 µm human bone slices composed largely of collagen are consistent with those measured for pristine collagen samples. This represents another stepping-stone towards the adoption of terahertz imaging into pre- and clinical practice.
Date Issued
2021-08-01
Date Acceptance
2021-04-02
Citation
Terahertz Emitters, Receivers, and Applications XII, 2021, pp.1-6
ISBN
9781510644922
ISSN
0277-786X
Publisher
SPIE
Start Page
1
End Page
6
Journal / Book Title
Terahertz Emitters, Receivers, and Applications XII
Volume
11827
Copyright Statement
© 2021 The Author(s).
Source
Terahertz Emitters, Receivers, and Applications XII
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2021-08-01
Finish Date
2021-08-05
Coverage Spatial
San Diego, California, United States
Date Publish Online
2021-08-01