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T-rays identify defects in insulating materials

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Abstract

THz radiation has been used to uncover small defects in samples of space shuttle foam. This nondestructive method could help NASA to examine the insulating foam that is applied to each shuttle’s fuel tank prior to launch.

© 2004 Optical Society of America

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