Light Probe

Light probes are tools used to capture and analyze light fields, crucial for various applications from hydrodynamic measurements to computer vision. Current research focuses on developing novel probe techniques, including non-contact methods using thermal imaging and deep learning for improved accuracy and robustness, and leveraging "accidental" light probes like shiny objects in everyday images for lighting estimation. These advancements utilize machine learning models, such as deep neural networks, to process image data and extract quantitative information, improving the precision and efficiency of light field analysis across diverse scientific and engineering domains.