MIT's "Polarized 3D" makes 3-D imaging 1,000 times better.
The polarization of light is the physical phenomenon behind polarized sunglasses and most 3-D movie systems. MIT researchers have shown that by exploiting the polarization of light they can increase the resolution of conventional 3-D imaging devices as much as 1,000 times.
The technique could lead to high-quality 3-D cameras built into cellphones, and perhaps to the ability to snap a photo of an object and then use a 3-D printer to produce a replica.
Further out, the work could also help the development of driverless cars.
The researchers call this new system as Polarized 3D,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOsiBhonrBs&list=LLYl4FEoRuAv9G2v0cid5VnA
The technique could lead to high-quality 3-D cameras built into cellphones, and perhaps to the ability to snap a photo of an object and then use a 3-D printer to produce a replica.
Further out, the work could also help the development of driverless cars.
The researchers call this new system as Polarized 3D,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOsiBhonrBs&list=LLYl4FEoRuAv9G2v0cid5VnA