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THz Pulsed Time-Domain Imaging (THz Pulsed TDI)

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THz time domain imaging uses a THz pulse which propagates in dielectric substance, and the reflection pulse sequence reveals the depth profile. The fundamental information on the imaging technique is introduced with examples obtained by using model specimens.

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Fukunaga, K. (2016). THz Pulsed Time-Domain Imaging (THz Pulsed TDI). In: THz Technology Applied to Cultural Heritage in Practice. Cultural Heritage Science. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-55885-9_4

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