Science January 2014 PMID 24292628

First-photon imaging.

Ahmed Kirmani, Dheera Venkatraman, Dongeek Shin, Andrea Colaço, Franco N C Wong, Jeffrey H Shapiro, Vivek K Goyal

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The discussions reflect a balanced interest in the technical improvements, such as the 36.2% increase in depth accuracy, with some posts highlighting the practical applications in noise reduction and 3D imaging, while others mention related topics like automatic captioning, suggesting a broader curiosity about technological integration and future implications.

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Most discussions recognize the advancements presented in the publication, especially regarding the improvements in depth accuracy and imaging techniques.

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Posts demonstrate moderate interest, with some enthusiasm about the technical details and potential applications, but little expressed excitement beyond professional curiosity.

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Participants engage with specific aspects like noise reduction methods and imaging accuracy, indicating a moderate level of in-depth involvement.

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The discussions hint at potential significance, particularly in fields like microscopy and remote sensing, though explicit claims about transformative impact are limited.

Abstract in brief

  • Imagers that use their own light can capture 3D structure and reflectivity data, especially at low light conditions.
  • Photon-counting detectors need many detected photons to reduce noise in these low-light images.
  • The new "first-photon imaging" technique captures 3D structure and reflectivity from the first detected photon per pixel, making it useful for microscopy and remote sensing, even in noisy environments.

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Vivek Goyal
@ProfessorGoyal · X

Thanks to @uclastat @uclaphyssci for hosting me on Friday! Had a great time and looking forward to an in-person visit. The talk titled Poisson and Marked Poisson Processes in 3D Imaging and Microscopy is available online at https://t.co/tFoy01NPzx

Jan 24, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 774 followers View post →
APL Photonics
@aplphotonics · X

Just published in @aplphotonics - “First-photon imaging with independent depth reconstruction”: APL Photonics: Vol 7, No 3 https://t.co/3r44DbW145

Mar 20, 2022 · 1 like · 3,165 followers View post →
Vivek Goyal
@ProfessorGoyal · X

@ergodicwalk @roydyates Zoom does a reasonable job, too. I would love to know if one automatic captioning system is consistently best. I cleaned up a .vtt file produced by Zoom and uploaded it along with a video to YouTube in this one case: https://t.co/WoupikpZu3

Aug 5, 2020 · 1 like · 774 followers View post →
AIP Publishing
@AIP_Publishing · X

An improved first-photon imaging scheme, in which reflectivity and depth are reconstructed independently, is proposed to address severe noises. Results showed a 36.2% improvement in depth accuracy. https://t.co/x0KQqU8bQx

Jun 14, 2022 · 20,159 followers View post →

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AIP Publishing
@AIP_Publishing · X

An improved first-photon imaging scheme, in which reflectivity and depth are reconstructed independently, is proposed to address severe noises. Results showed a 36.2% improvement in depth accuracy. https://t.co/x0KQqU8bQx

Jun 14, 2022 · 20,159 followers View post →
APL Photonics
@aplphotonics · X

Just published in @aplphotonics - “First-photon imaging with independent depth reconstruction”: APL Photonics: Vol 7, No 3 https://t.co/3r44DbW145

Mar 20, 2022 · 1 like · 3,165 followers View post →
Vivek Goyal
@ProfessorGoyal · X

Thanks to @uclastat @uclaphyssci for hosting me on Friday! Had a great time and looking forward to an in-person visit. The talk titled Poisson and Marked Poisson Processes in 3D Imaging and Microscopy is available online at https://t.co/tFoy01NPzx

Jan 24, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 774 followers View post →
Vivek Goyal
@ProfessorGoyal · X

@ergodicwalk @roydyates Zoom does a reasonable job, too. I would love to know if one automatic captioning system is consistently best. I cleaned up a .vtt file produced by Zoom and uploaded it along with a video to YouTube in this one case: https://t.co/WoupikpZu3

Aug 5, 2020 · 1 like · 774 followers View post →