Scientist at the University of Glasgow are developing small nanostructures that would be used on light detecting image sensors. These new chips would be put in cameras to help them have sharper and more colorful images. They are using surface plasmon resonance, which is an effect exhibited by certain metals when light waves fall onto their surfaces. In cameras there are metal film used on microchip image sensors, called CMOS. CMOS detect light waves and convert them into digital signals. These scientist also want to try and “tune” resonating plasmons into the same frequency as light, which could improve colour discrimination.
Cameras have been a big thing in todays world. In the past decade they have improved a great deal. Cameras are used for many things and increasing their ability will make everything a little easier. Having shaper and better coloring in pictures will help many people in the photography industry. Even though this project is expected to last until 2012 scientist will continue to find ways to improve cameras and what the develop.
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I find this amazing and exciting, being a photographer i applaud this development of a chip. Camera’s and photographers themselves have struggled and overcome the difficulties of lighting and i believe that we have come a long way from where we were with the modern day camera. I cant wait to see what happens with this development and what results from it.