Compact millimeter-wave medical imager

Duncan A Robertson

doi:10.1117/12.546687

12 August 2004 Compact millimeter-wave medical imager

Duncan A Robertson

Proceedings Volume 5410, Radar Sensor Technology VIII and Passive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology VII; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.546687
Event: Defense and Security, 2004, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

A mm-wave imager has been developed for medical applications and will be reported here. It uses a single-channel mechanically scanned heterodyne radiometer and diffraction-limited focussing optics to achieve high resolution images of subcutaneous body temperature. The particular design constraints imposed by close-range operation (tens of centimetres) will be discussed. The instrument uses a novel, patented method for regular calibration of both the thermal and spatial response of the imager. Results obtained from healthy volunteers will also be presented.

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Duncan A Robertson "Compact millimeter-wave medical imager", Proc. SPIE 5410, Radar Sensor Technology VIII and Passive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology VII, (12 August 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.546687

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