Characterising skin-based nano-networks for healthcare monitoring applications at THz

Ke Yang, Nishtha Chopra, Jamie Upton, Yang Hao, Mike Philpott, Akram Alomainy, Qammer H. Abbasi, Khalid Qaraqe

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Abstract

Nano-technology has received great progress since its proposal specifically for biomedical applications inside the human body. Compared with the molecular communication paradigm, electromagnetic way based on Tera-Hertz technology has also gained great attention. In this paper, the optical parameter of human skin tissues (specifically collagen, the main constitute of the second layer of skin) is measured using the THz-TDS system. Based on this work, the channel performance is investigated to study the possibility of THz wave propagation in human skin for various monitoring and preventive healthcare applications. Results show that the capacity can reach as high as Tera-bits per second at the level of millimeter, which paves the road for the application of THz wave for nano-communications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APS 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages199-200
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781479978151
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APS 2015 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 19 Jul 201524 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
Volume2015-October
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APS 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period19/07/1524/07/15

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