Polarization angle scanning for wide-band millimeter-wave direct detection
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1Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;2National Engineering Research Center of Dangerous Articles and Explosives Detection Technologies, Beijing 100084, China

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TP391.4

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Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2023YFF0715000)

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    Millimeter-wave (MMW) technology has been widely utilized in human security screening applications due to its superior penetration capabilities through clothing and safety for human exposure. However, existing methods largely rely on fixed polarization modes, neglecting the potential insights from variations in target echoes with respect to incident polarization. This study provides a theoretical analysis of the cross-polarization echo power as a function of the incident polarization angle under linear polarization conditions. Additionally, based on the transmission characteristics of multi-layer medium, we extend the depth spectrum model employed in direct detection to accommodate scenarios involving multi-layered structures. Building on this foundation, by obtaining multiple depth spectra through polarization angle scanning, we propose the Polarization Angle-Depth Matrix to characterize targets across both the polarization angle and depth dimensions in direct detection. Simulations and experimental validations confirm its accuracy and practical value in detecting concealed weapons in human security screening scenarios.

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WANG He-Yao, ZHAO Zi-Ran, QIAO Ling-Bo, GUO Da-Lu. Polarization angle scanning for wide-band millimeter-wave direct detection[J]. Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves,2026,45(2):309-316

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  • Received:March 21,2025
  • Revised:March 17,2026
  • Adopted:May 12,2025
  • Online: March 10,2026
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