Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and Oklahoma State University have developed an innovative terahertz imager microchip that can enable devices to detect objects and create images through obstacles that include fog, smoke, dust and snow. This latest effort is supported by Texas Instruments (TI) through its TI Foundational Technology Research Program. Without the use of external lenses, the terahertz imager includes the microchip and a reflector that increases the imaging distance and quality and reduces power consumption. This type of integrated circuit technology is used to manufacture the bulk of consumer electronics devices, which makes the imager affordable. “What Dr. O and his research team were able to accomplish was truly remarkable with this terahertz monostatic reflection-mode imager work.