Edgerton's Boomer is a device created by Harold Edgerton, a renowned electrical engineer and inventor. It is essentially a stroboscope, a device that uses high-speed flashing lights to capture the motion of fast-moving objects.
Edgerton's Boomer works by using a high-intensity electric light source, such as a xenon flash tube, to create rapid flashes of light. These flashes are timed to coincide with the movement of the object being photographed, creating a series of still images that when played in rapid succession, give the illusion of motion.
Edgerton's Boomer was originally designed for scientific and industrial purposes, such as capturing images of fast-moving objects in motion. However, it has also been used in art and photography, allowing for creative and unique images to be captured.
Edgerton's Boomer revolutionized the field of high-speed photography, allowing for the capture of images that were previously impossible to capture. It has been used in various scientific fields, such as physics, biology, and engineering, to study and understand the movement and behavior of objects in motion.
While Edgerton's Boomer is a complex and sophisticated device, it is not limited to use by only scientists or professionals. With proper training and knowledge, anyone can use Edgerton's Boomer to capture stunning high-speed images. However, the device can be expensive and requires technical expertise to operate, so it is not commonly used by the general public.