Towards THz medical imaging; reflective imaging of animal tissues

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2008:132:472-4.

Abstract

A reflective THz imaging system has been developed, and features a photoconductive switch and zero-bias Schottky diode detector. The system was used to image deli meats and can distinguish between muscle and adipose tissue based on water content. This capability is a step towards the development of THz medical imaging systems.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • California
  • Connective Tissue / anatomy & histology*
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Electromagnetic Phenomena / instrumentation
  • Electromagnetic Phenomena / methods*
  • Spectrum Analysis / instrumentation
  • Spectrum Analysis / methods*