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Shadowy T-rays: Hunting Tumors and Exploring the Universe
URL: http://www.livescience.com/technology/060728_t-rays.html

Description:
This 2006 article describes how T-rays (terahertz radiation), which exist between microwaves and X-rays on the electromagnetic spectrum, allow researchers to see through "many everyday materials, such as clothing, plastics, and wood [which] look transparent under terahertz imaging." In addition, "T-rays have astronomical applications." Includes images and links to related articles. From LiveScience.

LII Topics: Radiation, Science

Author:
Binns, Corey

Publisher:
Imaginova Corp.

Extra Keywords
THz

LII Database Information:
Record 25716 created by Maria Brandt on 03/17/2008
Last modification on 08/08/2008
Published: 04/03/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25716

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