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

  • Professor Peter Soyer

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