MXene-STM design flow: A physical descriptor ϕ is built to uncover the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) trends in Ti2CO2-STM (single transition metal doping) catalysis.
A novel method for predicting the thicknesses of plastics based on continuous-wave terahertz (THz) frequency-domain spectroscopy (THz-FDS) is presented in this study. Initially, the target material’s THz refractive index is determined from the phase information provided by the coherent nature of THz-FDS. For thickness prediction, the optimal frequency band with a high signal-to-noise ratio and minor water vapor absorption is chosen first. The optical path along which the THz wave passes through a sample with unknown thickness is extracted from the phase delay information. The physical thickness of the sample is then determined using the calibrated refractive index obtained in the first step. Teflon, a classical plastic material, is utilized to illustrate the proposed process. A remarkable consistency with an overall relative difference of only 0.45% is revealed between the THz-FDS predicted and caliper measured thicknesses. The proposed method is expected to significantly expand the capabilities of THz spectroscopy.
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