Applications of Terahertz Spectroscopy in the Field of Construction and Building Materials

In last two decades, rapid development in the field of terahertz (THz) technology has opened new possibilities for creating innovative imaging and sensing systems. Although the applications of THz technology in different sectors constantly increase, the construction industry lags behind them. The ai...

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Published in:Applied spectroscopy reviews 2015-04, Vol.50 (4), p.279-303
Main Authors: Abina, Andreja, Puc, Uroš, Jeglič, Anton, Zidanšek, Aleksander
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Building material
Building materials
Building materials industry
Construction industry
construction material
Construction materials
Detection
Electromagnetism
Imaging
industrial applications
material characterization
Recommendations
Spectroscopy
Spectrum analysis
Technological change
terahertz imaging
terahertz spectroscopy
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Summary:In last two decades, rapid development in the field of terahertz (THz) technology has opened new possibilities for creating innovative imaging and sensing systems. Although the applications of THz technology in different sectors constantly increase, the construction industry lags behind them. The aim of this article is to review the current applications of THz spectroscopy in research and industry related to construction and building materials, along with the key drawbacks of technology and recommendations for future use. The review concludes that THz spectroscopy and imaging have promising potential and provide many opportunities for applications in construction and building materials characterization.
ISSN:0570-4928
1520-569X
DOI:10.1080/05704928.2014.965825