• Journal of Conservation Science
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.237-244
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• 2019

In this study, we applied terahertz imaging technology to three Korean modern oil paintings ('Boy,' 'Girl,' and 'Hyehwadong Landscape'); investigated the types of inner layer information in the pictures that can be extracted with terahertz imaging technology; and analyzed the conditions for extracting them. The biggest problem in the terahertz imaging analysis we encountered was the image distortion caused by the change of the distance between the target surface and the terahertz detector, depending on the surface curvature of the target paintings. We then developed a 'working distance maintaining device' to solve this problem. As a result, the terahertz imaging technique was used to identify the base material characteristics and any patterns of damage inside, and presented the optimal conditions for identifying each characteristic. In addition, it was useful to employ the terahertz frequency-division image to check the characteristics of the background materials. To confirm coloring techniques such as brush strokes, it is effective to compare the maximum reflection peak image with the cross-section image; and to detect damage information inside the paintings that cannot be observed on the surface, to compare the cross-section image with the frequency-division image. On the other hand, according to the terahertz imaging analysis of the oil paintings, the internal structural damage marks of 'Boy' and 'Girl' were confirmed, and the artist's painting style was confirmed in 'Hyehwadong Landscape.' The above results are expected to be useful for the analysis and diagnosis of Korean modern oil paintings for their preservation.

• The Proceeding of the Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.12-23
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• 2018

• The Proceeding of the Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.19-26
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• 2010

• Proceedings of the Optical Society of Korea Conference
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.119-120
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• 2009

• Proceedings of the Optical Society of Korea Conference
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• 2006.07a
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• pp.529-530
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• 2006

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.19-30
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• 2012

미사용 주파수 대역의 전파 자원인 테라헤르츠(THz)파의 특징을 살려서 고속 대용량 고신뢰 무선네트워크(인프라)의 구축, 끊김없는(seamless) 접속과 비압축 무선전송 기술 확보, 고도의 사회 보안 감시 기술을 확보하면, 비상사태(재해 및 재난) 시 안전 안심 사회를 실현하는 데 기여할 수 있는 새로운 THz 기술 및 서비스를 제공할 수 있다. 특히, 재해 및 재난 현장에서 확산되는 유독성 가스의 센싱이나 인명(생명체) 탐색용 이미지 확보에 THz 기술을 활용하여, 재난자 구조와 2차 재해 방지에서 중요한 역할을 하는 등, 재해 및 재난 현장에서 발생되는 피해를 최소화시키는 데에 공헌할 수 있다. 테라헤르츠 대역용 원격(remote) 분광 센싱 시스템과 이미징 시스템의 연구 결과(사례)와 이러한 THz 응용 시스템을 구성하는 중요한 요소기술들을 소개하고, 향후의 연구개발 내용 및 기술전망에 대해서 리뷰(평설)한다.

• Proceedings of the Optical Society of Korea Conference
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• 2008.07a
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• pp.165-166
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• 2008

• Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.72-77
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• 2014

We have demonstrated a terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy and imaging system using compact fiber-coupled THz modules. Using this THz spectroscopy system we have measured the absorption spectrum of water vapor in free space over 3 THz, as well as the refractive indices of various substrates such as Si, $Al_2O_3$, and GaAs using the transfer-function method. Through the THz imaging system we have observed a high-quality THz image of a medical knife and metal clip sample, with a resolution of $192{\times}89$ pixels using a step size of 250 ${\mu}m$.

• Proceedings of the Optical Society of Korea Conference
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.49-50
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• 2007

• Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.46-50
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• 2004

Images were acquired by the modulation of terahertz electromagnetic signals and compared by modulation frequencies. For the real-time acquisition of images a fast scanning method has been adopted utilizing a galvanometer. The acquired time domain waveforms were transformed into frequency domain data by fast Fourier transformations (FFT). We chose some frequency components to compare the resolution of images. The beam profiles at the focal position were measured by a knife-edge technique. Beam diameter was shown to decrease as the frequency increased. By scanning one- and two-dimensional samples a significant image enhancement was observed with the frequency increment. A nondesouctive imaging system using ㎔ electromagnetic pulses was also demonstrated.