Non-Contact Computational Stratography: A Dual-Modality Coherent Optical and Terahertz Framework for Layer-Resolved Material Characterisation

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a dual-modality framework combining coherent optics and terahertz imaging for material characterization.
• Developed a non-contact computational stratography technique.
• Integrated coherent optical and terahertz imaging modalities.
• Applied the framework to forensic science, clinical tissue analysis, agriculture, and industrial inspection.
• Successfully characterized layered materials with high resolution.
• Demonstrated versatility across multiple application fields.
• Showed potential for improving analysis in forensic and medical contexts.