Seeing underwater with background noise
Article Abstract:
Acoustic-daylight imaging can create moving color pictures underwater without the use of sonar by using ambient noise to 'illuminate' underwater objects. This technology may someday be used to detect underwater mines, count populations of marine mammals and provide security for harbors.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
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Seeing the light
Article Abstract:
Cost, power consumption and size savings associated with CMOS image sensors are expected to play key role in making the new technology a leader in the optoelectronics market. Unlike charge-coupled devices, CMOS image sensors can be directly incorporated with other circuitry.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
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Seeing infrared
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Amateur scientists can assemble an infrared camera for about $250 by using a liquid crystal and a concave spherical mirror. A conventional camera is used to record the images on the liquid crystal.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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