The work reported by Guillet, Chusseau, Adam, Grosjean, Penarier, Baida and Charraut describes the development of a continuous‑wave terahertz (THz) near‑field microscope that exploits Sommerfeld surface waves guided along metallic wires. By combining differential phase plates, a Y‑splitter and a…
The work presents a compact, passive device that transforms a conventional linearly polarized terahertz (THz) beam into a radially polarized one, a field configuration that offers superior focusing, enhanced longitudinal fields, and improved coupling to near‑field probes. By adapting a proven…
The study introduces a new physical model that captures the real behaviour of terahertz (THz) radiation when used for three-dimensional tomographic imaging. Unlike conventional X‑ray methods that treat the beam as a straight, uniform ray, the authors model the THz pulse as a Gaussian beam whose…
The work presents a novel passive probe antenna that can be operated at terahertz (0.1 THz) frequencies using a simple, purely passive structure. The antenna consists of a slender metal wire backed by a discontinuous phase plate that converts an ordinary linearly‑polarized free‑space beam into a…
The study demonstrates that millimetre‑wave guided modes—known as Sommerfeld waves—can be efficiently launched and transported along simple metallic wires at 100 GHz and 300 GHz. By inserting a straightforward differential phase plate in front of the wire, the researchers achieved a theoretical…
The authors present a comprehensive, automated image‑processing pipeline that transforms raw terahertz (THz) radiographs into detailed three‑dimensional reconstructions of an object’s internal structure. The sequence combines a regularized tomographic reconstruction algorithm with K‑means…
Executive Summary The research presented here delivers a novel room‑temperature terahertz (THz) sensor that converts incident electromagnetic power into a measurable electrical signal via a thermopile assembled on a micro‑fabricated silicon dioxide membrane. By using a metallic grid absorber…
The work presents a room‑temperature terahertz (THz) detector based on a thermopile that converts absorbed THz radiation into a measurable voltage. The sensor’s absorber is a metallic grid engineered through a multilayer theoretical model that accounts for diffraction and equivalent resistivity,…
This research introduces a practical, high‑performance technique for three‑dimensional terahertz (THz) tomography that is designed to meet the stringent demands of non‑destructive inspection in industrial and cultural heritage contexts. The method refines the maximum‑likelihood reconstruction…
Terahertz computed tomography (THz‑CT) offers a powerful, non‑contact imaging modality for security screening, material inspection and biomedical diagnostics, yet its practical deployment has been limited by the low photon energy of terahertz waves and the high noise levels inherent to thermal…
The work demonstrates, for the first time, a practical, single‑beam terahertz (THz) phase‑retrieval imaging system that operates in a reflection configuration at a continuous‑wave frequency of 0.287 THz. By recording the reflected intensity at 27 axial positions and combining the signals from two…
Terahertz (THz) imaging and tomography have been shown to provide a rapid, non‑destructive and radiation‑free method for inspecting polymer parts produced by additive manufacturing. Unlike conventional X‑ray tomography, THz techniques offer the possibility of routine quality assurance for complex…
Terahertz (THz) imaging offers a non‑destructive, contactless method for probing the internal structure of dielectric materials, yet its practical use has been limited by severe artifacts caused by refractive‑index mismatch at sample interfaces. This study demonstrates that immersing non‑planar…
An in-depth editorial guide to Art Painting Diagnostic Before Restoration with Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, its scientific context, terahertz contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in Biomedical Imaging.
The study demonstrates that the Shape‑from‑Focus (SFF) algorithm, traditionally used in optical microscopy, can be successfully applied to real‑time terahertz (THz) imaging systems to generate sharp two‑dimensional images and depth maps of thin or layered objects. By recording a rapid stack of…
A new terahertz imaging platform has been introduced that reconciles the high sensitivity of terahertz (THz) radiation with the practical constraints of industrial and medical diagnostics. By focusing femtosecond pulses from a fiber‑coupled 1.56 µm laser onto a thin gallium arsenide crystal, the…
The research team from Bordeaux and Limoges has engineered a compact, optics‑free terahertz imaging system that delivers high‑resolution reflectometry through a single hollow‑core waveguide. By integrating two photoconductive antennas on a single low‑temperature gallium arsenide chip and coupling…
Terahertz (THz) technology has long been recognised for its unique ability to penetrate non‑conductive, often opaque materials and reveal hidden structures without causing damage. Yet the potential of THz imaging for rapid, on‑line non‑destructive testing (NDT) and quality control has remained…
An in-depth editorial guide to Terahertz biophotonics as a tool for studies of dielectric and spectral properties of biological tissues and liquids, its scientific context, terahertz contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in Biomedical Imaging.
An in-depth editorial guide to Ex Vivo Breast Tumor Identification: Advances Toward a Silicon-Based Terahertz Near-Field Imaging Sensor, its scientific context, terahertz contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in Biomedical Imaging.
The pilot research demonstrates that terahertz (THz) imaging in the 300‑600 GHz band can reliably distinguish between malignant and healthy breast tissues within freshly excised specimens. Because the refractive index of cancerous tissue mixtures is measurably higher than that of fat or normal…
The study demonstrates that terahertz (THz) time‑domain spectroscopy can detect measurable changes in the optical properties of blood plasma from mice bearing Ehrlich carcinoma, offering a rapid, non‑invasive diagnostic approach for oncological disease. By measuring the refractive index and…
The study presents a novel class of zwitterionic polymeric nanogels engineered to mimic the physicochemical properties of biological fluids and to serve simultaneously as diagnostic and therapeutic agents for breast cancer. By tailoring the composition of the nanogels—incorporating gelatin,…
An in-depth editorial guide to NearSense – Advances Towards a Silicon-Based Terahertz Near-Field Imaging Sensor for Ex Vivo Breast Tumour Identification, its scientific context, terahertz contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in Biomedical Imaging.
An in-depth editorial guide to Multimodal Optical Diagnostics of Glycated Biological Tissues, its scientific context, terahertz contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in Biomedical Imaging.
The research presents a novel, rapid diagnostic technique that harnesses terahertz (THz) pulse time‑domain holography to evaluate the optical properties of lyophilized blood plasma pellets. By converting plasma into compact, freeze‑dried tablets, the method overcomes the limitations of liquid blood…
The 150 GHz continuous‑wave radar, based on a homodyne eight‑harmonic mixing architecture, delivers non‑contact, high‑dynamic‑range imaging of a broad class of materials at sub‑millimetre depth resolution and up to 7.6 kHz frame rates. Achieving a 100 dB measurement dynamic range for few‑second…
The study demonstrates a fully integrated, real‑time terahertz computed tomography platform that can acquire full‑field images at 25 frames per second, reconstruct a three‑dimensional volume, and automatically process that data to reveal detailed internal morphology within a single minute. By…
An in-depth editorial guide to An algorithm of unordered wavefront propagation in terahertz phase retrieval with dense multiplane data acquisition, its scientific context, terahertz contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in Biomedical Imaging.
The research introduces a handheld terahertz (THz) sensing platform that fuses a frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar with a smartphone‑based augmented reality (AR) interface. The integration eliminates the need for heavy mechanical scanners, reducing system weight and cost while…
The study introduces a novel photomixing technique that generates long terahertz (THz) pulses with a broad, linearly chirped spectrum by interfering two optical pulses of opposite chirp. By stretching each pulse to roughly 90 ps and applying opposite frequency sweeps, the beat frequency evolves…
An in-depth editorial guide to Single-scan multiplane phase retrieval with a radiation of terahertz quantum cascade laser, its scientific context, terahertz contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in Biomedical Imaging.
Terahertz time‑domain imaging has been harnessed to generate refractive‑index maps of freshly excised breast tissue, enabling a non‑ionising, optical‑based assessment of tumour margins during breast‑conserving surgery. By converting the refractive‑index distribution into a binary map and then…
Executive Summary Terahertz (THz) imaging has long promised a label‑free path to diagnosing cancers by exploiting the sensitivity of THz waves to tissue hydration, cellular density, and molecular composition. In breast cancer, the earliest precursor lesion—ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)—requires…
Executive Summary Recent research has demonstrated that terahertz (THz) near‑field microscopy can be employed to detect ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) – a pre‑invasive breast cancer that is notoriously difficult to identify during surgery due to its small size (50–500 µm). Conventional THz…
Terahertz near‑field microscopy built around a scanning point terahertz source (SPoTS) achieves a spatial resolution of approximately ten micrometres, breaking the diffraction‑limited barrier that has traditionally constrained terahertz imaging to millimetre scales. By placing a formalin‑fixed,…
Executive Summary This research introduces a novel algorithm—Multiplane Iterative Phase Retrieval with Inpainting (SBMIR‑I)—that corrects for over‑exposure in terahertz (THz) diffraction imaging. By automatically “inpainting” saturated regions in the measured intensity data, the algorithm…