The charge coupled devices are actually super interesting to read about as they were one of the first methods to convert optical signals (light) into electrical signals. Beyond their most famous use in cameras, CCD's have also contributed to the medical imaging technology. X-ray imaging, endoscopies, and other methods of allowing doctors get a clear image of what is inside someone, which greatly aided diagnosis and treatment.
ShivanPatel2025
Its cool to think about how CCDs are so sensitive to light that they allow us to see detail in space and are in telescopes and used in astrophotography.
spegeerino
Honestly, digital cameras have always felt like complete magic to me. But now that researching the CCD has put into context that you can use the photoelectric effect to capture photons and determine their color via the energy of the electron is really eye-opening. It makes me almost believe that digital cameras make sense - almost.
The charge coupled devices are actually super interesting to read about as they were one of the first methods to convert optical signals (light) into electrical signals. Beyond their most famous use in cameras, CCD's have also contributed to the medical imaging technology. X-ray imaging, endoscopies, and other methods of allowing doctors get a clear image of what is inside someone, which greatly aided diagnosis and treatment.
Its cool to think about how CCDs are so sensitive to light that they allow us to see detail in space and are in telescopes and used in astrophotography.
Honestly, digital cameras have always felt like complete magic to me. But now that researching the CCD has put into context that you can use the photoelectric effect to capture photons and determine their color via the energy of the electron is really eye-opening. It makes me almost believe that digital cameras make sense - almost.