Seeing Around Corners - Daniele Faccio & Heriot-Watt Univ.

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Daniele Faccio of Heriot-Watt University is pioneering a laser-based technology that enables the ability to see around corners, which has potential applications for military and automotive uses. This innovative method involves utilizing a specialized laser to create a 'bank shot' effect, capturing and analyzing scattered photons to interpret visual information. The research highlights a convergence of various scientific and engineering disciplines, indicating significant advancements in detection technologies.

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_The Economist_ has a short article on new technology being developed by Daniele Faccio of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.The research team is developing a laser based device and method for seeing around corners that would have broad applications for users ranging from soldiers to motorists. Illustratively speaking, it involves making a 'bank shot' with a special laser and then observing a small number of scattered, reflected photons and interpreting the result. It appears to be a very interesting mix of several different areas of science, technology and engineering.

http://www.economist.com/news/scien...corners-get-boost-better-detectors-round-bend

Of interest.

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