... to develop sources and detectors with enhanced features which often exploit novel materials, phenomena and technologies. Commercialisation is gathering pace, and a growing number of companies are producing terahertz sensing and imaging products which are finding a diversity of applications. Originality...

... of the century, metamaterials have been studied widely by the research community. A diverse range of sensors and imaging devices have since been developed which exploit the unique properties of these materials and respond to physical, chemical and biological variables. Many exhibit characteristics...

... practices. Robert Bogue can be contacted at: robbogue@aol.com 06 10 2016 07 10 2016 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Imaging Wireless Sensors Agriculture Food production The United Nations predicts...

...Robert Bogue Purpose – This article aims to provide details of recent research into image sensing technologies. Design/methodology/approach – Following an introduction, this article discusses image sensing research involving a range of new materials, novel designs and signal processing...

... of radiation on semiconductors. It then considers the sensor technologies employed in high radiation applications and examines the impact of radiation on MEMS devices. Finally, it describes a radiation‐tolerant imaging sensor technology. Findings Ionising and non‐ionising radiation in terrestrial and space...

...Hamed Hamid Muhammed Purpose The aim of the research project which resulted in this work is to achieve a cost‐effective approach for instantaneous hyperspectral imaging. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a simulation study and an experimental evaluation of a novel imaging...

...Robert Bogue Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe recent research into biomimetic imaging and vision systems. Design/methodology/approach Following an introduction, this paper discusses a range of biomimetic imaging and vision system research activities and their potential...

...David Page; Andreas Koschan; Yiyong Sun; Mongi Abidi In this paper, we explore the technical challenges to automatically generate computer‐aided design models of existing vehicle parts using laser range imaging techniques. We propose a complete system that integrates data acquisition and model...

... Imaging Spectroscopy Healthcare A central element to exploiting this technology is the THz source and TeraView has just successfully tested a new type of source based on a semiconductor laser that operates in continuous wave mode. Although the prototype device, based around a quantum cascade (QC...

.... Automotive Sensors Packaging Imaging A one‐day meeting was held by the Instrument Science and Technology (ISAT) group of the Institute of Physics on November 6, 2001, entitled “New generation automotive sensors: The challenge of hostile environments”. The nine presentations covered topics...

..., and related applications. The technology has also made possible for the first time a truly affordable low‐resolution thermal imager for condition monitoring, plant maintenance, and process control. © MCB UP Limited 2001 To meet the requirement to count people entering through openings that are very...

...Steve Collins The understandable recent trend in sensor design has been to exploit the rapid advance in digital electronics to reduce reliance on analogue circuits. In contrast to this general trend some researchers have been inspired by biological systems to design smart imaging sensors based upon...

... the needs of specific applications. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Lasers Imaging Radar Modelling A spatial registration of an extended section of the environment (tunnel measurements (Fröhlich et al., 1994), etc.) is realized by a 360u profile measurement while driving through...

... Keywords: Imaging, Image processing Morphological Image Analysis: Principles and Applications is a comprehensive text which aims to provide the reader with an in-depth knowledge of this interesting topic. Background information about digital image processing is included...

... intractable process has been obtained. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Imaging Tomography Sensors Electrical methods of sensing material distributions in industrial processes, using tomographic techniques, have been under scientific and technological development over the past decade. Williams...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Encoder Imaging High resolution encoder ensures accurate image capture Keywords: Encoder, Imaging The automatic sorting of gaming chips is not a new concept, indeed most casinos now have this facility. However until the advent of Active...

... image of an object when positioned 2‐3mm away from it. In this mode of operation the device sensitivity is low. Secondly, it can be utilised as a “near tactile” device when positioned at a distance less than 2mm away from the target. In this mode of operation the tactile device is very sensitive...

... Kinetic Imaging supplies and designs electronic imaging systems, provides expert advice and quality solutions based on proven high quality hardware,in-house software development skills and scientific applications expertise. Kinetic works with many leading companies and researchers to bring...