How To Make Microwaves On A Chip To Replace X-rays For Medical Imaging And Security
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 16:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Is microwave radiation the nondestructive imaging technology of the future? Microwaves with frequencies from a few hundred gigahertz up to slightly over 1 terahertz, penetrate just a short distance into surfaces without the ionizing damage caused by X-rays. The technology could be used to detect skin cancer or image dental flaws beneath the enamel.
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