Pioneers of digital image sensors review 60 years of technology advancements

petapixel.com February 3, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Three key figures in digital image sensor development have published a research paper reviewing nearly 60 years of sensor technology. The paper highlights significant advancements, including the evolution from early sensors to modern complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. The authors, Eric R. Fossum, Nobukazu Teranishi, and Albert J.P. Theuwissen, discuss the transition from charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors to CMOS sensors, which have become dominant in digital cameras. They also address ongoing research into new imaging technologies. The paper emphasizes the impact of image sensors on culture and science while acknowledging their potential misuse in criminal activities and privacy violations. The research paper is titled "Digital Image Sensor Evolution and New Frontiers," published in the Annual Review of Vision Science.


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