2012 Ramesh Raskar MIT
Femto-photography forever changes high-speed imaging, capturing at the speed of light.
The introduction of femto-photography by Ramesh Raskar and his team at MIT allows us to visualize phenomena at the speed of light, a capability once considered impossible. Utilizing a streak camera and precision laser illumination, femto-photography captures sequential images at femtosecond intervals, revealing how light interacts within various environments.
This method provides an unparalleled view of light in motion, marking a significant leap from the nanosecond imaging previously used in scientific research. Each frame of a femto-photography sequence offers a glimpse into the interactions of photons, providing insights into the behaviour of light at speeds so rapid they were once unobservable. Femto-photography's influence extends beyond photography and science, prompting new explorations in both fields and inspiring technological innovations that continue to push the boundaries of what cameras can capture.
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Author: Ramesh Raskar
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Date: 2012
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Available information: Femto-Photography: Visualizing Photons in Motion at a Trillion Frames Per Second, color coding of light with a delay of a few picoseconds in each period.
Raskar, R. (June 2012). Imaging at a trillion frames per second. [transcript]. Ted Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/ramesh_raskar_imaging_at_a_trillion_frames_per_second/transcript, CC BY–NC–ND 4.0 International.
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