Abstract
We show in this study that nanoparticle composites can be used as contrast agents to enhance the sensitivity of terahertz medical imaging. The terahertz reflection signal increases by nearly 50 % for the sample with nanoparticles upon near infrared laser beam irradiation. This is due to the hyperthermia effect induced by surface plasma polaritons. This technique facilitates cancer diagnosis with a micron resolution.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 33rd International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and the 16th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, 2008, IRMMW-THz 2008 |
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| State | Published - 2008 |
| Event | 33rd International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and the 16th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, 2008, IRMMW-THz 2008 - Pasadena, CA, United States Duration: 15 Sep 2008 → 19 Sep 2008 |
Publication series
| Name | 33rd International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and the 16th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, 2008, IRMMW-THz 2008 |
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Conference
| Conference | 33rd International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and the 16th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, 2008, IRMMW-THz 2008 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Pasadena, CA |
| Period | 15/09/08 → 19/09/08 |
UN SDGs
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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