Thin new silicon lens could mean cheaper security cameras

Night-vision security cameras could be getting a lot less costly, thanks to the discovery that their lenses can be made from silicon. Ordinarily, thermal infrared camera lenses are made from materials such as germanium and chalcogenide, which are much more expensive. .. Continue Reading Thin new silicon lens could mean cheaper security cameras



Section: Electronics



Tags: CNRS, Lenses, Optical, Security, Silicon, Thermal Imaging



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