High Speed Imaging: Advanced CCD and CMOS Technologies

This lecture discusses advanced systems and technical aspects of CCD and CMOS cameras, focusing on high-speed imaging technologies. It begins with an overview of high-speed cameras, highlighting the architecture of high-speed line sensors that utilize a single line of photodiodes for rapid image capture. The instructor explains the design of these sensors, including the use of amplifiers for each photodiode, enabling frame rates of up to 80,000 frames per second. The lecture further explores next-generation high-speed sensors, which are fully digital and capable of achieving 8,000 frames per second with a resolution of 256x256 pixels. The discussion includes the concept of in-situ storage image sensors, which can reach speeds of 500,000 frames per second by utilizing buried CCD technology. The lecture concludes with a brief mention of streak cameras, emphasizing their operational principles and applications in high-speed imaging. Overall, the lecture provides a comprehensive understanding of the advancements in high-speed imaging technologies.