Oops, I missed this one.
Yup, most of our data comes from Germany 1939-1945 (shudder), Manhattan, the Japanese bombings, and animal studies at HPRR at Oak Ridge. Maybe a bit more from RHIC Livermore on space radiation.
Not likely there will be more.
Terahertz, I think ADL did some microwave-millimeter wave-terahertz studies in the 70’s, using warehouses full of mice. Nothing conclusive was found, at least no clear hazard.
We are incapable of conducting meaningful studies on these issues now, I think. The data we have is the data we use.
I work a bit with THz, what amazes me is that it’s so close to light that lens structures are effective as antennas are. Not glass, naturally, but lenses and Fresnel plates can be used. With microwave, these structures would be huge.
You just gave me a GREAT idea (I don’t know if I will do it, but if I have enough drinks and the right raw materials before going through security...)
Would it not be HILARIOUS of I was to make a vest and a codpiece from aluminum foil under my shirt and pants and then go through the PornoVision?
I could then yell “Your X-rays ain’t gonna get ME!!””
(OK, I probably won’t but it is a funny scenario).