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Engineering the Next Generation of Terahertz Laser Imaging Systems (2016–2020)

Abstract:
This project will engineer a disruptive technology based on the terahertz quantum cascade laser for applications in biomedical imaging. Our approach, using the semiconductor laser in the optical-feedback interferometer configuration, will afford significant advantages over conventional terahertz imaging platforms. The project will explore new semiconductor physics of a quantum cascade laser under optical-feedback, engineer the semiconductor laser based platform for medical diagnostic applications, and develop supporting numerical techniques. This innovation will introduce the first terahertz imaging system based on optical-feedback in a semiconductor laser suitable for early skin cancer detection.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Aleksandar Rakic

    Professor and Associate Dean (Exter
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Professor
    School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Dr Thomas Taimre

    Senior Lecturer in Statistics
    School of Mathematics and Physics
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Peter Soyer

    MRFF-NG Practitioner Fellow
    Frazer Institute
    Faculty of Medicine
Funded by:
Australian Research Council