Tag Archives: laser

1,000,000,000,000 Frames/Second Photography

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Wedge7

I’ve already posted about how new technology is enabling us to see around corners, and the above video is a TED talk given by the lead researcher, Ramesh Raskar, where he talks about femto-photography; the ability to capture light in motion. … Continue reading →

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Portal’s ‘Still Alive’ Played By Fiber Laser

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Wedge7

Have you ever wanted to play music using lasers? No? Well, Chris DePrisco does. And he has. What song did he decide to create? Why, none other than the brilliant “Still Alive” from Portal. Here’s how he accomplished this great feat: … Continue reading →

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How To See Around Corners

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Wedge7

“The ability to see objects hidden behind walls could be invaluable in dangerous or inaccessible locations, such as inside machinery with moving parts, or in highly contaminated areas. Now scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge have found … Continue reading →

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