Remember that famous scanner scene from Total Recall? There are people who will make you rethink everything you know about it.

Dr. Vladimir Antonov is one of them.  He is an expert on Terahertz light, which has remarkable diagnostic and inspection properties. These can be used for unique imaging and identification purposes. It is particularly promising and useful for health and security applications. Come wander – and wonder –  at the far end of the infrared band, where Terahertz waves lie. 

Tuesday May 22, 2014 13.00 – 14.30, Beijing-1 Auditorium, China cluster, Skolkovo School of Management

Seminar Title: TERAHERTZ IMAGING TECHNOLOGY

SEMINAR ABSTRACT: The electromagnetic radiation of terahertz frequencies (THz) can be used for imaging, identification and characterization of different gases, liquids and solids. The THz radiation originates from rotational and vibrational modes of complex molecules. In case of gases the THz spectrum consists of narrow lines, which allow straightforward material identification. Spectral lines in liquids and solids are broadened by interaction, which makes material identification to become a challenging task. I will overview recent development in this field with emphasis on spectral sensitive direct detectors. Furthermore I will discuss possible applications and limitations of THz technology for security and health screening.

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION: Dr Vladimir Antonov is a Reader in Nanophysics & Nanotechnology at Royal Holloway University of London. He has graduated from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and holds a PhD degree from the Institute of Problems of Microelectronic Technology RAS. Quantum interference phenomena in meso-scopic, normal and superconducting materials were the subject of his early research at Chalmers University, Sweden, and Basic Research Labs of NTT Corporation, Japan.

In 1998 Vladimir has joined the Japan Science and Technology Corporation where he researched sensitive terahertz detectors. In 2000 he became a Lecturer at Royal Holloway University of London. While he focuses on terahertz technology he explored a wide range of research fields: Andreev interferometer and individual electrons on helium films; high quality microwave resonators made of epitaxial films; high power diode laser. Vladimir received research grants from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council UK, the European Commission, JST, and private investors. He published over 40 papers in scientific journals.