PDA

View Full Version here: : Explaining image sensors using beer


RickS
18-04-2012, 10:52 AM
Beer glass analogies are used to explain full well, signal to noise, dynamic range, etc. in the linked PDF presentation on Advanced Camera and Image Sensor technology.

http://www.manufacturingnewsletter.com/docs/automate2011-advanced-camera-image-sensor-technology.pdf

Beer may not exhibit many of the stranger behaviours of photons and electrons, but it's still fun to play with. Drink enough and you may think
you understand quantum theory...

Meru
18-04-2012, 10:08 PM
Not sure where you found this, but it's bloody hilarious! And also educational. Ill drink to that... ;)