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Imaging in the terahertz frequency range enables the detection of concealed weapons and other contraband (e.g., explosives under clothing) without the use of
The overarching objective of this project is reliably calculating the bulk optical properties of materials, such as complex index of refraction, absorption, and
We have developed several portable radiometers to transfer the primary detector-based scales for optical power, radiance, and irradiance in the infrared
The Vision Science program was established to develop new photometric and colorimetric standards based on vision science to facilitate development of emerging