GB2486098B - A terahertz investigation system and method - Google Patents

A terahertz investigation system and method

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GB2486098B
GB2486098B GB1203076.3A GB201203076A GB2486098B GB 2486098 B GB2486098 B GB 2486098B GB 201203076 A GB201203076 A GB 201203076A GB 2486098 B GB2486098 B GB 2486098B
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terahertz
investigation system
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terahertz investigation
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Michael John Evans
Ian Stephen Gregory
Hideaki Page
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TeraView Ltd
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01BMEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B11/00Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
    • G01B11/26Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes
    • G01B11/27Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01NINVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/17Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
    • G01N21/25Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
    • G01N21/31Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
    • G01N21/35Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
    • G01N21/3581Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using far infrared light; using Terahertz radiation
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01NINVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/84Systems specially adapted for particular applications
    • G01N21/88Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination
    • G01N21/95Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
    • G01N21/9508Capsules; Tablets
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01NINVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/17Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
    • G01N21/25Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
    • G01N21/31Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
    • G01N21/35Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
    • G01N21/3563Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solids; Preparation of samples therefor

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  • Investigating Or Analysing Materials By Optical Means (AREA)
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US5357441A (en) * 1994-03-11 1994-10-18 Raytheon Company Moisture content measuring apparatus and method
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EP1749201A1 (en) * 2004-05-26 2007-02-07 Picometrix, LLC Terahertz imaging in reflection and transmission mode for luggage and personnel inspection

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EP0238534A1 (en) * 1985-09-30 1987-09-30 Ariel Industries Plc Optical discrimination method for component orientation
US4868901A (en) * 1987-10-13 1989-09-19 Sci-Agra, Inc. Reflected light detecting apparatus and method
US5357441A (en) * 1994-03-11 1994-10-18 Raytheon Company Moisture content measuring apparatus and method
EP1749201A1 (en) * 2004-05-26 2007-02-07 Picometrix, LLC Terahertz imaging in reflection and transmission mode for luggage and personnel inspection
WO2006085904A2 (en) * 2004-05-27 2006-08-17 L-3 Communications Security And Detection Systems, Inc. Methods and apparatus for detection of contraband using terahertz radiation
US20060056586A1 (en) * 2004-09-15 2006-03-16 Naohito Uetake Method and equipment for detecting explosives, etc.

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2018010289A1 (en) * 2016-07-13 2018-01-18 深圳市太赫兹***设备有限公司 Terahertz monitoring system and monitoring method for aluminum-plastic blister packaged drugs
CN107728223A (en) * 2017-09-13 2018-02-23 太原理工大学 A kind of steel rope core conveying belt joint twitches online test method

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