Abstract
We report on the realization of two active, fully electronic THz cameras, both operating at room temperature, but at different frequencies (645 GHz and 300 GHz, respectively). Active illumination together with the frequency-modulated-continuous-wave (FMCW) approach allows us to implement unique features such as phase-sensitive detection, suppression of spurious reflections and high resolution ranging. The measuring of the phase of the THz wave allows for sub-wavelength depth resolution while the ranging capabilities enable us to acquire an absolute depth map of objects under test with accuracy in the mm range. With both systems, we are able to acquire images with more than 55,000 pixels (phase and amplitude) in 9 seconds and the dynamic range exceeds 35 dB. The typical object distance is about 75–150 cm and the image size is in the order of hundreds of cm2 suitable for stand off detection of concealed weapons.
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