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Deformable Mirrors and “Fake” Stars in Space Photography
Why do We Need Deformable Mirrors? Deformable mirrors are specialty mirrors that are capable of deforming their reflective surface and thus achieve wavefront correction of optical aberrations. In astronomy ...
Neural Imaging with Visible Light: Intrinsic Signal
Recent advances in neural imaging (or neuroimaging) techniques may pave the way for better treatment of neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and next-generation applications in fields ...
Cervical Cancer Diagnosis: New Minimally-Invasive Screening
Cervical cancer is a growth of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix. The largest prevalence of this ailment is the so-called squamous cell carcinoma, that comprises approximately 70% of diagnosed ...
Artificial Vision Aids
Vision Worldwide Artificial vision aids can provide needed assistance to a substantial amount of people. It is estimated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) that there are ...
Laser Microphones: The Soviet Spy Technology that’s Making a Comeback
What is a Laser Microphone? Laser microphones are any device that uses a laser or optical beam to recover audio information, largely these devices use mechanical disturbance of the laser’s beam ...
Night Vision for Hunting
Hunting. What was a pursuit once necessary for survival is now a sporting pastime for those in the developed world. Many of the animals are nocturnal which makes the night time a preferred time for ...
Miniature Lens Types and Production for Optical Devices
The convenience and size of modern electronics make it easy to overlook the amount of engineering crammed into each device. For instance, most individuals do not consider what went into loading multiple ...
X-Ray Diffraction: Getting to Know Crystal Structures (Part Ⅰ)
When we study materials, utilizing X-ray to understand crystalline structure is essential. Microscopic structure and atomic composition determine critical properties of matter such as the melting point, ...
Da Vinci History: The Surgery Technique that Revolutionized Medicine
Minimally invasive surgery is typically the most desirable option when getting a surgical procedure done. Mayo Clinic reports that a patient will typically experience less pain and encounter fewer ...
Electron Spectroscopy for Surfaces Analysis
The electron can provide lots of information about a material’s surface in electron spectroscopy studies. Traditionally, electron spectroscopy uses the characteristics of electrons emitted from ...