Polarimetric terahertz probe for endoscopic assessment of malignancies

Georgios C. Trichopoulos, Kubilay Sertel

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

5 Scopus citations

Abstract

We propose a compact endoscopic probe for tissue margin detection through reflection measurements in the terahertz band (0.1 - 3 THz). Compared to scalar reflectivity measurements, a fully polarimetric characterization of tissue and malignancy margins provides order-of-magnitude better differentiation, facilitating medical diagnosis of internal organs, such as the gastrointestinal tract. The compact dimensions of the probe (< 5 mm diameter) allow the sensor to be used in conjunction with optical endoscope, leading to a compact diagnostic tool. Additionally, this compact sensor could expand its applications in the industry for non-destructive probing inside small structures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APS 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages730-731
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781479978151
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 22 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APS 2015 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: Jul 19 2015Jul 24 2015

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
Volume2015-October
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Other

OtherIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APS 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period7/19/157/24/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Polarimetric terahertz probe for endoscopic assessment of malignancies'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this