Terahertz electromagnetic wave attracts much attention for novel light source for nondestructive inspection. In this seminar, I will introduce a principle of a new technology about the terahertz polarization measurement that our group invented and developed, and I will present its application to the nondestructive inspection.

The research goal is to build a mathematical framework for engineering problems in a wide range of fields such as signal processing. The achievements so far include the development of an adaptive learning algorithm for nonlinear function estimation tasks. The algorithm automatically selects a proper mathematical model in online fashion.

The functional material of “Electro-Adhesive (EA) Elastomer” have been developed whose adhesive property of the surface can be changed according to applied electric field. The EA sheet is possible to be applied to the brake, clutch and fixture mechanism. In this seminar, the applicability of EA elastomer to these mechanical devices will be shown by introducing the characteristics.