Developments in PMMW and THz imaging

Imaging and sensing systems for operation in both the millimetre wave and terahertz regions of the spectrum are reviewed. Advances in components are outlined, for both types of system, and these include: electronic, optical and vacuum-tube approaches. System and device challenges are summarised, and promising growth directions are discussed.

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