Light Source

Light source research encompasses the development and optimization of illumination for diverse applications, focusing on enhancing image quality, improving machine vision performance, and enabling novel sensing modalities. Current efforts involve exploring multi-spectral lighting for improved object recognition, employing neural networks for modeling light-matter interactions (e.g., in optical amplifiers), and developing sophisticated algorithms for optimal light source placement in imaging techniques like photometric stereo. These advancements have significant implications for fields ranging from medical imaging and industrial automation to augmented reality and human-computer interaction, improving the accuracy, efficiency, and capabilities of various technologies.