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71Computed tomography — tomos (slice) and graphein (to write).Computed tomography was originally known as the EMI scan as it was developed at a research branch of EMI, a company best known today for its music and recording business. It was later known as computed axial… …
72Digital single-lens reflex camera — Nikon D700 full frame (FX) digital SLR camera …
73Cellular neural network — Cellular neural networks (CNN) are a parallel computing paradigm similar to neural networks, with the difference that communication is allowed between neighbouring units only. Typical applications include image processing, analyzing 3D surfaces,… …
74Nikon F2 — Photomic (DP 1 prism) Type 35 mm SLR camera Lens mount Nikon F mount Focus manual Exposure manual …
75Diffraction — Computer generated intensity pattern formed on a screen by diffraction from a square aperture …
76Charge-coupled device — A specially developed CCD used for ultraviolet imaging in a wire bonded package. A charge coupled device (CCD) is a device for the movement of electrical charge, usually from within the device to an area where the charge can be manipulated, for… …
77South Pole Telescope — The South Pole Telescope (SPT) is a 10 meter diameter telescope located at the Amundsen Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica. It is a microwave/millimeter wave telescope that observes in a frequency range between 70 and 300 GHz. The primary… …
78Adaptive optics — (AO) is a technology used to improve the performance of optical systems by reducing the effects of rapidly changing optical distortion. It is used in astronomical telescopes and laser communication systems to remove the effects of atmospheric… …
79Resurs DK — Resurs DK1 is a commercial earth observation satellite capable of transmitting high resolution imagery (up to 0.9 m) to the ground stations as it passes overhead. The spacecraft is operated by NTs OMZ (Russian Research Center for Earth Operative… …
80Spitzer Space Telescope — The Spitzer Space Telescope prior to launch General information NSSDC ID 2003 038A …
