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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Terahertz Spectroscopy
    • Holographic Imaging

    Background:

    • Terahertz (THz) imaging offers unique capabilities for non-destructive material analysis.
    • Traditional holographic setups often require complex beam-splitting optics.
    • Developing compact and efficient THz imaging systems is crucial for various applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a beam-splitter-free holographic setup for THz imaging.
    • To measure both amplitude and phase information of objects in transmission.
    • To assess the resolution and phase sensitivity of the developed system.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a non-monochromatic THz Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL).
    • Employed an uncooled micro-bolometer array detector with VGA resolution.
    • Implemented a Fourier transform carrier fringe method for phase retrieval.
    • Applied a Fresnel-Kirchhoff back propagation algorithm for image reconstruction.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully reconstructed complex object images from THz diffraction patterns.
    • Achieved a lateral resolution of 280 µm using a metallic Siemens star.
    • Determined a relative phase sensitivity of approximately 0.5 radians with a polypropylene test structure.
    • Experimental results were corroborated by simulations.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed beam-splitter-free THz holographic system is effective for amplitude and phase imaging.
    • The system demonstrates promising resolution and phase sensitivity for material characterization.
    • This approach offers a simplified and potentially more robust method for THz holographic microscopy.