Streak Camera Systems
Rotating Mirror framing cameras offer very high resolution and dynamic range.
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Image Converter streak cameras record light transients at the fastest possible speeds.
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Streak Camera Comparison Table
| Rotating Mirror | Image Converter | |
| Temporal Resolution | Sub-nanosecond |
Picosecond |
| Spatial Resolution | Very high |
Moderate |
| Dynamic Range | 12-14 bit |
4-8 bit |
| Image Noise | Very low |
Moderate |
| Sensitivity | High |
Very High |
| Physical Size | Large |
Moderate |
| Complexity | High |
Moderate |
| Applications | Explosives testing, complex velocity measurements, impact ballistics, synchro-ballistic imaging |
Time resolved spectroscopy, laser studies, optical communications, semiconductor physics |