Sensing with terahertz radiation: a review of recent progress

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to provide a technical insight into a selection of recent developments and applications involving terahertz sensing technology.

Design/methodology/approach

Following an introduction, the first part of this paper considers a selection of research activities involving terahertz radiation sources and detectors. The second part seeks to illustrate how the technology is exerting a commercial impact and discusses a number of product developments and applications.

Findings

Terahertz sensing is a rapidly developing field and a strong body of research seeks to develop sources and detectors with enhanced features which often exploit novel materials, phenomena and technologies. Commercialisation is gathering pace, and a growing number of companies are producing terahertz sensing and imaging products which are finding a diversity of applications.

Originality/value

This provides details of recent research, product developments and applications involving terahertz sensing technology.

Citation

Bogue, R. (2018), "Sensing with terahertz radiation: a review of recent progress", Sensor Review, Vol. 38 No. 2, pp. 216-222. https://doi.org/10.1108/SR-10-2017-0221