Nondestructive Evaluation of Rubber Composites Using Terahertz Time Domain Spectroscopy

Abstract

In recent years, with the progress of science, more and more detection methods are being used in various fields. However, the nondestructive testing of nonmetallic materials still needs further study. In this paper, an analysis of the time domain characteristics of rubber materials using terahertz detection technology was carried out, obtaining different defect rubber material spectral characteristics as well as imaging results and data. The results show that the THz spectrum imaging technique can detect the thickness of rubber material in the 0.1 ~ 4.0 terahertz band, and the image is clear and the resolution high. Meanwhile the time domain waveform obtained is sensitive to the debonding defects of the sample rubber, is suitable for judging the overall performance of the rubber inner defect detection, and can provide the scientific basis for rubber material performance.