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Biomedical Applications of Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging
Ist Teil von
Trends in biotechnology (Regular ed.), 2016-10, Vol.34 (10), p.810-824
Ort / Verlag
England: Elsevier Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr
2016
Quelle
MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Terahertz (THz = 1012 Hz) radiation has attracted wide attention for its unprecedented sensing ability and its noninvasive and nonionizing properties. Tremendous strides in THz instrumentation have prompted impressive breakthroughs in THz biomedical research. Here, we review the current state of THz spectroscopy and imaging in various biomedical applications ranging from biomolecules, including DNA/RNA, amino acids/peptides, proteins, and carbohydrates, to cells and tissues. We also address the potential biological effects of THz radiation during its biological applications and propose future prospects for this cutting-edge technology.