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Terahertz Systems 2010: Technology & Emerging Markets
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/71af3b/terahertz_systems) has announced the addition of the "Terahertz Systems 2010: Technology & Emerging Markets" report to their offering.
Terahertz Systems: Technology and Emerging Markets, an updated study that explores the current state of terahertz technology and market opportunities for systems operating in the terahertz range. This in-depth investigation discusses terahertz technologies already creating markets, emerging technologies that are set to create new market opportunities, the technical hurdles that must be overcome for wider commercial acceptance of terahertz systems, and overall market development. The report surveys todays terahertz technology, separates hype and skepticism from reality and assesses the applications where terahertz technology will open up significant new markets, and those where it wont, including bracketed five- and ten year market forecasts.
Background on Terahertz Systems & Their Markets
Terahertz radiation, which can penetrate to some degree most materials, has long been established as a research tool, e.g., helping astronomers detect antimatter in space. The transparency of most materials to terahertz waves has made it difficult to work with, and confined applications to those where users are tolerant of, for example, having to detect very low power levels of radiation, or the need to cool systems to liquid helium temperatures.
Now, ongoing developments in technologies associated with terahertz radiation have brought about the possibility of opening up an extraordinary range of new markets in this decade.
The tremendous versatility of terahertz technology allows it to be used in both imaging and spectroscopic modalities, or both at once. Thus, a terahertz system could not only identify a concealed weapon on an airline passenger, it could also identify a material carried by that same passenger and distinguish between an explosive and a harmless cosmetic.
Just a few of the applications that are envisioned in this one technology arena:
- Airport screening of passengers forweapons, explosives, drugs or other contraband
- Secure wireless communications
- Cancer detection, wound inspection and other medical imaging
- Biochip analysis of DNA, proteins and other biological materials
- Detection of chemical and biological warfare agents
- Detection of land mines and buried explosive devices
- Monitoring manufacturing processes
- Measuring the water content of food to detect spoilage
- Inspecting finished products through packaging
- Determining the thickness of a layer of paint while it is still wet
- Quality control of insulated wires during manufacture
- Inspecting semiconductor wafers for defects
- Inspecting (and reading) unopened mail
Understand the Markets
How many of these applications will actually lead to growth markets is uncertain; chances are, not all will. However, given the extraordinary breadth and potential volumes of these markets, and the unique ability of terahertz technology to address fundamental issues in these markets, a conservative bet is that at least several of these markets will take off. The question is, which ones? Ultimately the answer will depend on a combination of factors that include application and market development, customer awareness and education, and evolution of technology. What is clear is that the terahertz industry as a whole is on the verge of significant growth. This market study reflects the input of a number of industry experts on the most likely course of development in terahertz systems and the consequent viability of individual emerging markets.
Key Topics Covered:
Executive Summary
Part 1:Terahertz Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Health & Safety Issues
1.3 Imaging
1.4 Spectroscopy
1.5 Imaging vs. Spectroscopy
Part 2: Sources
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Electronic Devices
2.3 Free Electron Lasers & Related Source Technologies
2.4 Solid State Lasers and Laser-Driven Sources
2.5 Laser Diode Sources
Part 3: Detectors
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Todays Detectors
3.3 Performance Issues
3.4 Focal Plane Arrays
3.5 Emerging Alternatives
3.6 Detectors: The Future
Part 4: Systems and Deployment Issues
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Hardware Considerations in Systems
4.3 Standards and Knowledge Base Issues
Part 5: The Industry Landscape
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Limitations of Terahertz, Commercial Hype and Building Markets
5.3 Issues of Cost, Bulk and Ease of Use
5.4 Funding of Terahertz Technology, Application and Product Development
5.5 Industry Participation
5.6 Influential Government Organizations & Consortia
Part 6: Markets & Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Todays Terahertz Markets
6.3 Medicine
6.4 Security
6.5 Process Control, Product Inspection and Material Evaluation
6.6 Wireless Communications
6.7 Research, Environmental and Space Science
6.8 Market Feasibility and Required Developments
6.9 The Next 5-10 Years
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/71af3b/terahertz_systems
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