Terahertz absorption spectra of highly energetic chemicals

E. J. Slingerland; M. K. Vallon; E. G. E. Jahngen; R. H. Giles; T. M. Goyette

doi:10.1117/12.848934

26 April 2010 Terahertz absorption spectra of highly energetic chemicals

E. J. Slingerland, M. K. Vallon, E. G. E. Jahngen, R. H. Giles, T. M. Goyette

Proceedings Volume 7671, Terahertz Physics, Devices, and Systems IV: Advanced Applications in Industry and Defense; 76710A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.848934
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2010, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Research into absorption spectra is useful for detecting chemicals in the field. Each molecule absorbs a set of specific frequencies, which are dependent on the molecule's structure. While theoretical models are available for predicting the absorption frequencies of a particular molecule, experimental measurements are a more reliable method of determining a molecule's actual absorption behavior. The goal of this research is to explore chemical markers (absorption frequencies) that can be used to identify highly energetic molecules of interest to the remote sensing community. Particular attention was paid to the frequency ranges located within the terahertz transmission windows of the atmosphere. In addition, theoretical derivations, with the purpose of calculating the detection limits of such chemicals, will also be presented.

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E. J. Slingerland, M. K. Vallon, E. G. E. Jahngen, R. H. Giles, and T. M. Goyette "Terahertz absorption spectra of highly energetic chemicals", Proc. SPIE 7671, Terahertz Physics, Devices, and Systems IV: Advanced Applications in Industry and Defense, 76710A (26 April 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.848934

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