Breast Cancer – Terahertz technologies for imaging, sensing and societal applications

Pilot study of freshly excised breast tissue response in the 300 – 600 GHz range

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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The pilot research demonstrates that terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (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…

Terahertz phase retrieval imaging in reflection

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

The work demonstrates, for the first time, a practical, single‑beam terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (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…

Fast Terahertz Spectroscopic Holographic Assessment of Optical Properties of Diabetic Blood Plasma

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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The research presents a novel, rapid diagnostic technique that harnesses terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (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…

A Versatile Illumination System for Real-Time Terahertz Imaging

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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TerahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (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…

Scanning laser terahertz near-field reflection imaging system

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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A new terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More imaging platform has been introduced that reconciles the high sensitivity of terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (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…

Shape-from-focus for real-time terahertz 3D imaging

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

The study demonstrates that the Shape‑from‑Focus (SFF) algorithm, traditionally used in optical microscopy, can be successfully applied to real‑time terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (THz) imaging systems to generate sharp two‑dimensional images and depth maps of thin or layered objects. By recording a rapid stack of…

Multimodal Optical Diagnostics of Glycated Biological Tissues

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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An in-depth editorial guide to Multimodal Optical Diagnostics of Glycated Biological Tissues, its scientific context, terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in BiomedicalTerahertz and millimeter-wave technologies offer promising non-ionizing tools for biomedical tissue analysis, particularly for breast cancer research. Their sensitivity to water content, tissue structure, and dielectric contrast can help distinguish... More Imaging.

Terahertz biophotonics as a tool for studies of dielectric and spectral properties of biological tissues and liquids

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

An in-depth editorial guide to TerahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More biophotonics as a tool for studies of dielectric and spectral properties of biological tissues and liquids, its scientific context, terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in BiomedicalTerahertz and millimeter-wave technologies offer promising non-ionizing tools for biomedical tissue analysis, particularly for breast cancer research. Their sensitivity to water content, tissue structure, and dielectric contrast can help distinguish... More Imaging.

Terahertz imaging and tomography as efficient instruments for testing polymer additive manufacturing objects

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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Study of blood plasma optical properties in mice grafted with Ehrlich carcinoma in the frequency range 0.1–1.0 THz

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

The study demonstrates that terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (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…

Using soy protein in the three-component phantom for breast cancer mimicking

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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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,…

NearSense – Advances Towards a Silicon-Based Terahertz Near-Field Imaging Sensor for Ex Vivo Breast Tumour Identification

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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An in-depth editorial guide to NearSense – Advances Towards a Silicon-Based TerahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More Near-Field Imaging Sensor for Ex Vivo Breast Tumour Identification, its scientific context, terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in BiomedicalTerahertz and millimeter-wave technologies offer promising non-ionizing tools for biomedical tissue analysis, particularly for breast cancer research. Their sensitivity to water content, tissue structure, and dielectric contrast can help distinguish... More Imaging.

Ex Vivo Breast Tumor Identification: Advances Toward a Silicon-Based Terahertz Near-Field Imaging Sensor

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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An in-depth editorial guide to Ex Vivo Breast Tumor Identification: Advances Toward a Silicon-Based TerahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More Near-Field Imaging Sensor, its scientific context, terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More contribution, applications, and collaboration potential in BiomedicalTerahertz and millimeter-wave technologies offer promising non-ionizing tools for biomedical tissue analysis, particularly for breast cancer research. Their sensitivity to water content, tissue structure, and dielectric contrast can help distinguish... More Imaging.

Terahertz near-field microscopy of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

Executive Summary Recent research has demonstrated that terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (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…

Scanning point terahertz source microscopy of unstained comedo ductal carcinoma in situ

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

Executive Summary TerahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More (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…

Label-Free Observation of Micrometric Inhomogeneity of Human Breast Cancer Cell Density Using Terahertz Near-Field Microscopy

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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TerahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More near‑field microscopy built around a scanning point terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More source (SPoTS) achieves a spatial resolution of approximately ten micrometres, breaking the diffraction‑limited barrier that has traditionally constrained terahertzTerahertz radiation is electromagnetic energy commonly associated with frequencies around 0.1 to 10 THz, between microwaves and infrared, where many materials reveal distinctive propagation, absorption, and imaging behavior. More imaging to millimetre scales. By placing a formalin‑fixed,…

Terahertz refractive index-based morphological dilation for breast carcinoma delineation

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by JP

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