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    • Physics
    • Engineering
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Terahertz (THz) imaging offers non-ionizing radiation and high contrast for various materials.
    • Quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) provide a powerful and tunable THz source.
    • Three-dimensional (3D) image reconstruction is crucial for detailed structural analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the first imaging system integrating high-power terahertz quantum cascade lasers (TQCLs) with 3D image reconstruction.
    • To demonstrate the capability of this system in visualizing both external and internal features of objects.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an imaging system combining TQCLs with filtered back-projection (FBP) algorithms.
    • Acquisition of THz transmission/reflection data from various phantom samples.
    • Application of FBP for reconstructing 3D volumetric images.

    Main Results:

    • Successful reconstruction of 3D images from multiple phantom samples.
    • Demonstration of the system's ability to visualize external contours and internal details.
    • Validation of the combined TQCL and FBP approach for THz imaging.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed THz imaging system effectively combines TQCLs and FBP for high-resolution 3D imaging.
    • This technology enables detailed visualization of internal and external structures, with potential applications in various fields.
    • This represents a significant advancement in THz imaging capabilities.