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ArticleNature communications2026

All-fibre-coupled terahertz single-pixel imaging for biomedical applications.

Sen Mou, Rayko I Stantchev, Sonal Saxena, Huiliang Ou, Shreeya Rane, Sophie L Pain, John D Murphy, Euan Hendry, James Lloyd-Hughes, Emma Pickwell-MacPherson

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10 authors.

Sen MouDepartment of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6872-9389
Rayko I StantchevDepartment of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.
Sonal SaxenaDepartment of Physics and Astronomy, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QL, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1073-5847
Huiliang OuDepartment of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.
Shreeya RaneDepartment of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.
Sophie L PainSchool of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1333-2023
John D MurphySchool of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0993-5972
Euan HendryDepartment of Physics and Astronomy, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QL, United Kingdom.
James Lloyd-HughesDepartment of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9680-0138
Emma Pickwell-MacPhersonDepartment of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom. E.MacPherson@warwick.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6062-5959

Funding

RCUK | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) EP/V047914/1Royal Academy of Engineering RF-2324-23-197
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Real-time, non-invasive imaging techniques are essential for advancing biomedical diagnostics and material analysis, yet existing terahertz (THz) systems often suffer from limited speed, bulky designs, and poor adaptability to in situ environments. Addressing these challenges, we present a fully fibre-coupled THz attenuated total internal reflection single-pixel imaging system, offering a compact, flexible, and robust platform for non-destructive spectroscopy and in vivo imaging. This all-fibre architecture enables seamless integration for in situ biomedical applications, including measurements directly on patients. Central to our design is a THz spatial light modulator based on an unpassivated silicon wafer, facilitating high-speed modulation and enabling video-rate imaging with a spatial resolution down to 360 μm. Despite being in the reflection geometry and using fibre-coupled light, our system achieves an imaging throughput exceeding 30,000 pixels per second for 64-by-64 images - over five-fold higher than the state of the art - representing a substantial improvement in real-time THz imaging capabilities.

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Terahertz ImagingAnimalsEquipment DesignHumans

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PMID41526371
PMCPMC12901061

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