From Yesterday's Analog Electronic Still Photography to Today's Digital

Larish traces the development of digital cameras, modes of output, and new technology such as liquid crystals.

by John Larish

The Advanced Photo System: Carrying Photography into the 21st Century

Franz provides an overview of the film, camera, and processing for the Advanced Photo System. He suggests that this system will create a necessary bridge between analog and digital photography.

by Don Franz

High Speed Photography and Photonics Applications: An Underutilized Technology

Paisley describes the development of high-speed photography including the role of streak cameras, fiber optics, and lasers. Progress in this field has created a powerful tool for viewing such ultrafast processes as hypersonic events and ballistics.

by Dennis L. Paisley

The Amazing Optical Adventures of TODD-AO

Hecht traces the development of one of the most innovative collaborations in the history of film. American Optical, hacked by Michael Todd's money, delivered such advances as 70mm film, giant “bug-eye” lenses, and new projectors that made movie-goers relish their film experience.

by Jeff Hecht

Capital Eye

Capital Eye: Peer Review Survives Another Test

Light Touch

Light Touch: Magic Wands and More

Scatterings

Scatterings: New Laser Speed Gun Detector Thwarts Speed Measurement

Scatterings

Scatterings: Next-Generation Data Storage and Switching Has New Optical Contender

Scatterings

Scatterings: New Imaging Technology Offers Focus-Independent Imaging

Scatterings

Scatterings: Holographic Waveguide Couples Light without External Micro-Optics