Researchers devise a full-color night vision goggle
Human eyes don’t register the infrared portion of the light spectrum because infrared photons don't carry enough energy to trigger the signaling pathway inside our light-sensing cells. But we’ve been able to make devices that give us a visual representation of what’s happening in the infrared.
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Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology created a new night‑vision goggle. The goggle changes infrared light, which humans cannot see, into visible colors. Unlike older night‑vision goggles that show everything in green, this device gives different infrared wavelengths different colors. This lets users see a full‑color picture of the scene in darkness.
Why it matters
Better night vision can improve safety for drivers, hikers, and security workers in low‑light conditions. A full‑color view makes it easier to recognize objects and navigate safely.
- What does the new goggle do with infrared light?
- It turns infrared light into visible colors instead of just green.
- Who led the team that built the goggle?
- Xin Tang and Ge Mu from the Beijing Institute of Technology led the team.
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