Night vision technology

Author: Tan Jichun
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Publish Date: 1999-08-01
Features: This book systematically explains the principles of low-light night vision and thermal imaging. It reviews the journey of scientists exploring invisible light and inventing infrared imaging instruments. Examples are provided to introduce the application principles of new technologies such as computer image processing and information fusion in night vision observation. Combined with examples of night warfare, intelligence warfare, and electro-optical countermeasures, it introduces the performance of foreign night vision equipment and its applications in military and diplomatic struggles. The book is rich in original material and closely linked to practical applications. For users of photography, observation, surveying, driving, and medical diagnostic instruments, as well as researchers in image information processing technology, this book serves as a valuable review of advancements in infrared, low-light, and optoelectronic technologies. The book is both practical and engaging; it can broaden the horizons of readers who have not previously been exposed to night vision technology, helping them understand the latest developments in high technology, while also serving as a reference for those interested in exploring the mysteries of nature and studying physics, biology, and optoelectronics.