THz imaging techniques for nondestructive inspections

We have suggested a wide range of real-life applications using novel terahertz imaging techniques. A high-resolution terahertz tomography has been demonstrated by ultra short terahertz pulses using optical fiber and a nonlinear organic crystal. We also describe a nondestructive inspection system that can monitor the soot distribution in a ceramic filter using millimeter-to-terahertz wave computed tomography. Further, we report on the thickness measurement of very thin films using high-sensitivity metal mesh filter. These techniques are directly applicable to the nondestructive testing in industries. (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Masson SAS on behalf of Academie des sciences.