UCF team discovers new technique for infrared “color” detection and imaging
Researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) have developed a specialized tunable detection and imaging technique for infrared photons that reportedly surpasses present technology and may be a cost-effective method of capturing thermal imaging or night vision, medical imaging, spectroscopy and space exploration.
The new technique detects long wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths or “colors”. It was reported that these findings are the result of a $1.5 million project funded through the Extreme Photon Imaging Capabilities program of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency that was awarded nearly two years ago.