Compact mm-wave medical imager

Duncan A. Robertson*

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsR. Trebits, J.L. Kurtz, R. Appleby, N.A. Salmon, D.A. Wikner
Pages219-229
Number of pages11
Volume5410
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
EventRadar Sensor Technology VIII and Passive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology VII - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 14 Apr 200415 Apr 2004

Conference

ConferenceRadar Sensor Technology VIII and Passive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology VII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period14/04/0415/04/04

Keywords

  • Calibration
  • Gaussian beams
  • Medical imaging
  • Passive millimetre wave imaging
  • Radiometry

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