Millimeter Wave Imaging Using Up-Conversion Detection Method with Glow Discharge Detector and Photoreceiver Combination

Arun Ramachandra Kurup, Daniel Rozban, Amir Abramovich, Yitzhak Yitzhaky, Natan Kopeika

2025

Abstract

This paper presents an advanced photonic detection system for high-resolution millimeter-wave (MMW) imaging, utilizing an up-conversion detection method with a Glow Discharge Detector (GDD) and a photoreceiver to capture detailed images of metallic objects. The system employs a 105 GHz MMW beam, generated by a custom transmitter, which illuminates the object. Reflected MMW radiation is collected by a large spherical mirror and directed to the GDD, where the MMW signal is up converted to an optical signal. The GDD’s response to MMW incidence produces a measurable increase in light intensity, detected by a low-noise photoreceiver equipped with a Si-PIN photodiode, enhancing the sensitivity and accuracy of the detection process. The GDD-photoreceiver assembly is mounted on motorized linear stages, enabling precise vertical and horizontal scanning in patterns, which facilitate the creation of grayscale MMW images. Data acquisition is conducted through a dedicated platform that translates the detected signals into clear, high-quality images. This system showcases significant advancements in photonic detection for MMW imaging, offering enhanced resolution and sensitivity, which are advantageous for a range of applications.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Kurup A., Rozban D., Abramovich A., Yitzhaky Y. and Kopeika N. (2025). Millimeter Wave Imaging Using Up-Conversion Detection Method with Glow Discharge Detector and Photoreceiver Combination. In Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Photonics, Optics and Laser Technology - Volume 1: PHOTOPTICS; ISBN 978-989-758-736-8, SciTePress, pages 109-113. DOI: 10.5220/0013239100003902

in Bibtex Style

@conference{photoptics25,
author={Arun Kurup and Daniel Rozban and Amir Abramovich and Yitzhak Yitzhaky and Natan Kopeika},
title={Millimeter Wave Imaging Using Up-Conversion Detection Method with Glow Discharge Detector and Photoreceiver Combination},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Photonics, Optics and Laser Technology - Volume 1: PHOTOPTICS},
year={2025},
pages={109-113},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013239100003902},
isbn={978-989-758-736-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Photonics, Optics and Laser Technology - Volume 1: PHOTOPTICS
TI - Millimeter Wave Imaging Using Up-Conversion Detection Method with Glow Discharge Detector and Photoreceiver Combination
SN - 978-989-758-736-8
AU - Kurup A.
AU - Rozban D.
AU - Abramovich A.
AU - Yitzhaky Y.
AU - Kopeika N.
PY - 2025
SP - 109
EP - 113
DO - 10.5220/0013239100003902
PB - SciTePress