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Christian Jansen¹, Steffen Wietzke, Ole Peters

¹Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Schleinitzstrasse 22, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany. Christian.Jansen@ihf.tu-bs.de

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Terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and imaging offer advanced nondestructive testing. This review highlights key industrial uses, from material monitoring to food quality control, showcasing THz systems

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Area of Science:

Physics
Materials Science
Engineering

Background:

Terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and imaging are emerging as powerful tools for nondestructive, contact-free testing.
Rapid advancements in THz system development and commercialization signal an imminent large-scale market introduction.

Purpose of the Study:

To review selected industrial applications of Terahertz (THz) systems.
To demonstrate the versatility of THz technology across various manufacturing and quality control sectors.

Main Methods:

Review of current industrial applications utilizing both continuous wave and pulsed THz systems.
Analysis of THz spectroscopy and imaging techniques for material analysis and inspection.

Main Results:

Identified key applications including inline monitoring of compounding processes and plastic weld joint inspection.
Highlighted birefringence analysis for fiber-reinforced components and water distribution monitoring in polymers.
Showcased THz systems for effective quality inspection of food products.

Conclusions:

Terahertz (THz) systems are poised for significant industrial adoption due to their non-destructive capabilities.
The reviewed applications demonstrate the broad utility and potential of THz technology in diverse industrial settings.