Terahertz Endoscopic System for Cancer Detection : 9783659681554 : 05 Apr 2015 : Terahertz (THz) imaging is emerging as a robust platform for myriad applications in the fields of security, health, and material science. Terahertz regime with wavelengths spanning from microns to millimeters has the potential to obtain high-resolution images of an organ effectively combining macroscopic and microscopic information. This book describes the design, development, and practical implementation of a single-channel terahertz endoscope while simultaneously obtaining an overview of the existing technology. Dr. Doradla places a particular emphasis on the design of a miniaturized endoscopic system for cancer detection, among many other facets of the device development including: generation of terahertz radiation from carbon dioxide gas laser, ex-vivo characterization of colorectal tissue in reflection modality, design and fabrication of flexible terahertz waveguides, and feasibility study of polariza