Allison W. Kurian, M.D., M.Sc.
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Biomedical terahertz imaging with a quantum laser cascade
Applied Physics Letters. 2006: 153903
We present biomedical imaging using a single frequency terahertz imaging system based on a low threshold quantum cascade laser emitting at 3.7 THz (l=81 um). With a peak output power of 4 mW, coherent terahertz radiation and detection provide a relatively large dynamic range and high spatial resolution. We study image contrast based on water/fat content ratios in different tissues. Terahertz transmission imaging demonstrates a distinct anatomy in a rat brain slice. We also demonstrate malignant tissue contrast in an image of a mouse liver with developed tumors, indicating potential use of terahertz imaging for probing cancerous tissues.
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