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imaging devices Dictionary Terms
microchannel plate
A microchannel plate (MCP) is a specialized electron multiplier device used in various applications such as particle detection, imaging, spectroscopy, and night vision technology. It consists of a thin, flat glass or ceramic plate with millions of...
impurity level
In the context of optical materials, the term "impurity level" refers to the presence of foreign atoms or molecules within...
silicon photodiode
A silicon photodiode is a semiconductor device that converts light into an electrical current. It is a type of photodetector...
optical testing instrument
An optical testing instrument is a device or system used to evaluate and measure the performance, quality, and...
scintillation crystal
A scintillation crystal, also known simply as a scintillator, is a material that emits light when it interacts with ionizing...
charge-injection device
A charge-injection device (CID) refers to a class of devices that manipulate and detect electrical charge within a...
image intensifier
An image intensifier, also known as an image intensification tube or image intensification device, is a specialized...
CMOS image sensor
A CMOS image sensor, short for complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor image sensor, is a type of semiconductor device used...
field of view
The field of view (FOV) refers to the extent of the observable world or the visible area that can be seen at any given...
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...
charge-coupled device
A charge-coupled device (CCD) is a type of electronic image sensor used in various imaging devices, including digital...
grating beamsplitter
A grating beamsplitter is an optical device that utilizes the principles of diffraction to split a beam of light into...
white balance
A feature of some imaging devices, such as digital cameras, that allows them to compensate for different lighting conditions...
PIN photodiode
A PIN photodiode is a type of photodetector or semiconductor device used to convert light signals into electrical signals....
polygonal mirror
A polygonal mirror, also known as a multifaceted mirror or facet mirror, is a type of optical component used in various...
linear receive optics
Linear receive optics typically refers to the optical components and systems used in the reception (detection) of linearly...
MSM photodiode
A metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) photodiode is a type of photodetector that consists of metal electrodes on a semiconductor...
photodetector
A photodetector, also known as a photosensor or photodiode, is a device that detects and converts light into an electrical...
optical fiber
Optical fiber is a thin, flexible, transparent strand or filament made of glass or plastic used for transmitting light...
pixel pitch
Pixel pitch refers to the distance between the centers of two adjacent pixels on a display screen or imaging sensor. It is...
detector-Dewar assembly
A detector-Dewar assembly typically refers to a combination of a detector and a Dewar flask used in scientific instruments,...
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