Applying THz Technology in Life Science
Paper in proceeding, 2014

Bio-molecules, due to their structure and size, have vibrational and rotational resonances at THz frequencies (0.1 to 10 THz) [1]. This unique interaction promises a multitude of applications in life sciences, wherein the latest development of THz sources and detectors has enabled this field of research to grow. Although being at an early and mostly exploratory stage of development, this field is riddled with many challenges that should be overcome; measurements of inhomogeneous media, short interaction lengths with few molecules, strong water absorption, and also the cultural gap between medical and engineering communities. In this work we present our preliminary results for three experiments within this field.

Author

Helena Rodilla

Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Terahertz and Millimetre Wave Laboratory

Josip Vukusic

Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Terahertz and Millimetre Wave Laboratory

Jan Stake

Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Terahertz and Millimetre Wave Laboratory

Anna Kim

Chalmers, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Physical Chemistry

Gavin Jeffries

Chalmers, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Physical Chemistry

Aldo Jesorka

Chalmers, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Physical Chemistry

Junsheng Yang

University of Gothenburg

Ida Lundholm

University of Gothenburg

Weixiao Yuan Wahlgren

University of Gothenburg

Åsa Persson

University of Gothenburg

Gergely Katona

University of Gothenburg

Richard Neutze

University of Gothenburg

Thomas Nyström

University of Gothenburg

Andrew Ewing

University of Gothenburg

Swedish Microwave Days. Gigahertz Symposium, March 11-12, 2014. Gothenburg, Sweden

Areas of Advance

Information and Communication Technology

Life Science Engineering (2010-2018)

Subject Categories

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Other Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering

Infrastructure

Nanofabrication Laboratory

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1/24/2018