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Optics

Structures and functions of bird’s eye. (a) Bird vision. (b) Deep central fovea and four types of cones. (c) Foveated vision and tetrachromatic vision.

Innovative bird-eye-inspired camera developed for enhanced object detection

Categories Life & Non-humans, Technology
Ibn al-Haytham (“Alhasen”) on the left pedestal of reason [while Galileo is on the right pedestal of the senses] as shown on the frontispiece of the Selenographia (Science of the Moon; 1647) of Johannes HeveliusIbn al-Haytham (“Alhasen”) on the left pedestal of reason [while Galileo is on the right pedestal of the senses] as shown on the frontispiece of the Selenographia (Science of the Moon; 1647) of Johannes Hevelius

11th Century Arab-Muslim Scientist’s Writings Revolutionized Optics, Transforming Physics in Europe

Categories Physics & Mathematics
Researchers have developed a new type of lens that uses a spiral-shaped surface to maintain a clear focus at different distances in varying light conditions.

Innovative Vision Lens Combines Multiple Foci in One

Categories Physics & Mathematics, Technology
A conceptual image of the distorted photonic crystal and photonic crystal.

Photonic crystals bend light as though it were under the influence of gravity

Categories Physics & Mathematics
Microscopic photo of PA12, a marine microplastic pollutant.

Using optics to trace the flow of microplastics in oceans

Categories Earth, Energy & Environment, Technology

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