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Compact optical screen could pave the way for cheaper infrared cameras
New research led by the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) at the University of Melbourne demonstrates a new way to make invisible infrared light visible without relying on the expensive detector…
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Researchers at the University of Melbourne’s ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta‑Optical Systems (TMOS) have demonstrated a novel method for converting invisible infrared light into a visible form. The technique bypasses the costly detector technology that current infrared cameras rely on, potentially lowering the expense of infrared imaging. By making infrared radiation directly observable, the approach could simplify the design of future heat‑sensing devices.
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