Techniques for SMM/THz Chemical Analysis: Investigations and Exploitation of the Large Molecule Limit

Abstract

It has long been recognized that the SMM/THz has a unique combinations of attributes that make it attractive as a basis for sensors. It is also well known that both the scientific and technical base for exploiting these attributes is small in comparison to other more mature spectral regions. This project involves three, mutually supporting, efforts: The first is to study and demonstrate techniques to extend the applicability of SMM chemical sensors; the second is to explore infrared SMM double resonance as a basis for atmospheric remote sensing; and the third is to explore applications made accessible by high power vacuum electronics. Most recently, the high power EIK tube from NRL became available again. With it we expanded the imaging efforts previously reported and incorporated hardware and software that made possible the construction of 3-D images that are largely free of speckle and that did not depend upon critically oriented targets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 03, 2014
Accession Number
ADA605741

Entities

People

  • Frank C. De Lucia

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Barometric Pressure
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Detectors
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Remote Sensing
  • Spectra
  • Spectral Lines
  • Spectroscopy
  • Students
  • Vacuum Electronics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Medical Imaging.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics