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Considering the Tradeoffs

Jennifer L. Morey, Associate News Editor

Whether they need to image faraway stars, microscopic organisms or bottles on an assembly line, users of imaging systems face many choices: What type of light will work best? How does color play a role? Where should I position the camera? In addition to those factors, imaging professionals need to consider the foundation of the imaging system: the imaging detector. The task of choosing among the many types of detectors can seem like a daunting task to the uninitiated. When faced with a detector choice, users also must weigh many options: whether they need to look at a single spot or an entire...Read full article

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