Category's article : "Optical / Artificial vision"

  • Optical / Artificial vision
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Light pollution, we are all disturbed
Published the 06/10/2021

Light pollution, we are all disturbed

In towns and the countryside alike, it’s not really dark anymore at night. Blame it on street lighting, of course, but also on the advertising panels, shop windows, illuminated monuments, stadiums, shopping areas, ports and airports, car headlights, homes… If they seem both practical and beautiful, [...]

  • Optical / Artificial vision
How particles interfere with light
Published the 22/09/2021

How particles interfere with light

Rainbows, as well as peacock feathers are a results of optical phenomenon, called scattering. Figuring out how those light effects behind the scene are happening may rob you of their beauty. Let’s investigate that little phenomenon which beautifies the world. Children often a [...]

  • Optical / Artificial vision
Facial recognition and biometrics: your smartphone knows you so well / Part 2
Published the 08/07/2021

Facial recognition and biometrics: your smartphone knows you so well / Part 2

What is the use of facial recognition for humans, and companies? How efficient is it. And most importantly, does it put our freedom at risk?Effective facial recognition tools are used by Internet giants, but also by smartphone manufacturers, especially for unlocking p [...]

  • Optical / Artificial vision
Facial recognition and biometrics: your smartphone knows you so well (Part 1)
Published the 02/07/2021

Facial recognition and biometrics: your smartphone knows you so well (Part 1)

Over the last few years, we have been gradually plunging into a world where biometrics has become part of our lives. And this without really being aware of it, most of its infiltration has been through fun and playful apps. But it is interesting to see how it works, and espec [...]

  • Optical / Artificial vision
And there was light on our stalls
Published the 23/06/2021

And there was light on our stalls

Mastering light is an art. Wether at the local supermarket to tempt us, to improve the preservation of products or even to grow fruits and vegetables, light is now everywhere in our food chain. But is it for the best? Have you ever noticed that camembert is not nec [...]

  • Optical / Artificial vision
LASER and light amplification
Published the 11/03/2021

LASER and light amplification

Lasers are everywhere. In science, medicine, industry… application field are large, very large. LASER means Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Used by the military, the arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin has, for example, developed a laser anti-missile turret system for the prot [...]