• Chinese Journal of Lasers
  • Vol. 47, Issue 2, 207014 (2020)
Fu Zhanglong1, Li Ruizhi1、2, Li Hongyi1、2, Shao Dixiang1, and Cao Juncheng1、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid-State Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
  • 2University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/CJL202047.0207014 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Fu Zhanglong, Li Ruizhi, Li Hongyi, Shao Dixiang, Cao Juncheng. Progress in Biomedical Imaging Based on Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2020, 47(2): 207014 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Terahertz (THz) waves are ideal for biomedical imaging because of its natural non-ionization properties, sensitivity to moisture, and penetration depth in biomedical tissues. The THz quantum cascade laser (QCL) has advantages of high power, good-quality spot, fast modulation rate, and tiny size. Compared with traditional biomedical imaging systems, the biomedical imaging systems based on THz QCL have a superior signal-to-noise ratio, higher imaging resolution, faster imaging speed, and more compact structure. This study reviewed the progress on the research of biomedical imaging systems based on THz QCL. Furthermore, this study also summarized the advantages of THz bioimaging, THz QCL biomedical imaging, biomedical imaging systems, and biomedical imaging goals. Moreover, the direction of future developments is viewed.
    Fu Zhanglong, Li Ruizhi, Li Hongyi, Shao Dixiang, Cao Juncheng. Progress in Biomedical Imaging Based on Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2020, 47(2): 207014
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