The T5000 camera, from the security firm ThruVision, uses what it calls "passive imaging technology" to identify objects by the natural electromagnetic rays, known as Terahertz, that they emit. By focusing on these T-Rays, this ThruVision claims the new camera can detect weapons, drugs or explosives hidden under people's clothes from as far away as 80 feet.
Oh, and before you think of buying a T5000 for sordid uses, the camera does not reveal physical body details. So some enterprising former TSA employee will never be able to post pics on airportsecurityhotornot.com.
The technology will be on display in Britain March 12-13 and there are no immediate plans to try the technology in airports, but stay tuned.
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