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A flexible display refers to a type of electronic visual display that is designed to be bendable, foldable, or rollable,...

neuromorphic vision sensor

A neuromorphic vision sensor is a type of imaging device designed to mimic the structure and functioning of the human visual...

x-ray image spectrography

Irradiation of a cylindrical crystal with an x-ray beam resulting in Bragg diffraction that produces a slightly enlarged...

laser

A laser, which stands for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation," is a device that produces coherent and...

inertial fusion energy

Inertial fusion energy (IFE) refers to a proposed method of generating electricity by harnessing the energy released from...

hyperspectral imaging

Hyperspectral imaging is an advanced imaging technique that captures and processes information from across the...

phase screen

A phase screen, in the context of optics and wave optics, refers to a surface or medium that introduces a phase delay to an...

meta-optics

Meta-optics, also known as metasurface optics or flat optics, is a branch of optics that involves the design, fabrication,...

neuromorphic

Neuromorphic refers to the design and development of computing systems or devices that are inspired by the structure and...

molecular motor

A molecular motor refers to a nano-sized device composed of organic molecules or other small-scale components that can...

virtual reality

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment or experience that can be...

reticle

A reticle, also known as a reticule or graticule, is a pattern or set of markings placed in the focal plane of an optical...

iodine cycle

A development aimed at extending the life of a tungsten filament. The iodine vapor in the lamp envelope combines with the...

turbidity

Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by the presence of suspended particles. These...

circle, aiming

superresolution

Superresolution refers to the enhancement or improvement of the spatial resolution beyond the conventional limits imposed by...

metaverse

The term "metaverse" refers to a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical...

topological photonics

Topological photonics is a branch of physics and optics that explores the application of topological concepts to the...

point spread function

The point spread function (PSF) is a fundamental concept in imaging that describes the response of an imaging system to a...

directed energy

Directed energy refers to a type of energy that is emitted and transferred in a controlled direction. The term is often...

head-up display

An optical system that superimposes a synthetic display providing navigational or weapon-aiming information on a pilot's or...

fusion ignition

Fusion ignition refers to the point in a controlled nuclear fusion reaction where the energy released by the fusion...

GaN-based LEDs

Gallium nitride-based light-emitting diodes (GaN-based LEDs) are semiconductor devices that emit light when an electric...

attosecond photonics sources

Attosecond photonics sources refer to devices or systems that generate extremely short pulses of light on the order of...

pathogen

A pathogen is a biological agent, such as a virus, bacterium, fungus, protozoan, or parasite, that causes disease in its...

metabolite

A metabolite is any small molecule that is a product of metabolism, the chemical processes that occur within living...

machine learning

Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on the development of algorithms and...

photoimmunotherapy

Photoimmunotherapy (PIT) is a medical treatment approach that combines elements of phototherapy and immunotherapy to target...

achromat

An achromat, in the context of optics, refers to a type of lens or lens system designed to reduce chromatic aberration....

inertial confinement fusion

Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) is a method of achieving nuclear fusion, a process where two atomic nuclei combine to...

selective laser melting

Selective laser melting (SLM) is an additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing technology that belongs to the powder bed...

antigen

An antigen is any substance that is capable of triggering an immune response in an organism. Antigens are typically proteins...

aplanatic points

Aplanatic points refer to specific points in an optical system where certain aberrations, such as spherical aberration or...

integrated photonics

Integrated photonics is a field of study and technology that involves the integration of optical components, such as lasers,...

Camera Link HS

Camera Link HS (high speed) is a standard developed for high-speed digital data transmission in machine vision and...

image restoration

Filtering procedures aimed at estimating the original image by removing the blurring and noise suppression that occur during...

aiming circle

An instrument designed to measure angles in azimuth; used in general topographic work and military gunnery.

photovoltaic

Photovoltaic (PV) refers to a technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductors. The term...

aiming beam

A visible laser beam generated coaxially with an infrared or other invisible laser beam to aid in its positioning.

halogen lamp

A halogen lamp, also known as a tungsten halogen, quartz-halogen, or quartz iodine lamp, is an incandescent lamp that uses a...

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