Night vision based on OLED technology

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the potential of OLED technology for night vision applications, particularly as a replacement for traditional infrared image intensifiers. Participants explore the implications of this technology for various uses, including military, automotive, and surveillance contexts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces the concept of a thin, low-power OLED-based image intensifier developed by researchers at Florida University, suggesting it could revolutionize night vision technology.
  • There is a question about the complexity of manufacturing such devices, with a description of the components involved, including a graphene layer and multiple amplification layers.
  • Another participant provides a link to a related article, indicating ongoing interest and developments in the field of night vision technology.
  • A participant mentions reaching out to a researcher for more information but has not received a response, indicating a desire for direct engagement with the experts.
  • Another post references previous claims about similar OLED technology for night vision, suggesting skepticism about the viability of such advancements in the past.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express interest in the OLED night vision technology, but there is no consensus on its feasibility, manufacturing complexity, or the status of similar technologies from the past.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the technology's components and their functions remain unverified, and the discussion does not resolve the historical context of previous claims regarding OLED night vision.

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Hello, I started this topic to discuss interesting new night vision technology that was presented on TED talks. Old, expensive and bulky IR (or other light spectrum) IIT amplifier could be replaced with very thin OLED based, cheaper and low power consuming image intensifier which was developed by scientists of Florida university Do Young Kim and Franki So. Because of that they could be used in mass scale not only by military but for cars, surveillance, cameras and almost eliminate need for artificial light.
I don't know when in the future this sort of NV will be mass produced but I want to get my hands this technology soon. Is it very sophisticated device to manufacture? As much as I read device is similar to plastic OLED, device consists of: graphene layer acting as sensor and seven layers that amplify signal, eventually phosphorus layer hit by electrons produces image. Is that correct?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnVN0ZfTsI
 
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I already wrote to Franki So by email, but still got no reply.
 
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