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• X-ray image intensifier — An X ray image intensifier (XRII), sometimes referred to as a C Arm or Fluoroscope in medical settings, is a highly complex piece of equipment which uses x rays and produces a live image feed which is displayed on a TV screen.The term image… …   Wikipedia

• Fluoroscopy — is an imaging technique commonly used by physicians to obtain real time moving images of the internal structures of a patient through the use of a fluoroscope. In its simplest form, a fluoroscope consists of an x ray source and fluorescent screen …   Wikipedia

• Medical radiography — Diagnostics ICD 10 PCS B?0, B?1, B?2 ICD 9 CM 87 …   Wikipedia

• Night vision — For other uses, see Night vision (disambiguation). Two American soldiers pictured during the 2003 Iraq War seen through an image intensifier Night vision is the ability to see in low light conditions. Whether by biological or technological means …   Wikipedia

• Night vision device — A U.S. Army aviator uses a pair of helmet mounted AN/AVS 6 vision goggles. A German Army …   Wikipedia

• warning system — ▪ military technology Introduction       in military science, any method used to detect the situation or intention of an enemy so that warning can be given.       Because military tactics from time immemorial have stressed the value of surprise… …   Universalium

• optics — /op tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of physical science that deals with the properties and phenomena of both visible and invisible light and with vision. [1605 15; < ML optica < Gk optiká, n. use of neut. pl. of OPTIKÓS; see OPTIC,… …   Universalium

• Infrared — For other uses, see Infrared (disambiguation). An image of two people in mid infrared ( thermal ) light (false color) …   Wikipedia

• Optical resolution — This article is about optical resolution in optics. For the method of separating enantiomers in chemistry, see Chiral resolution. Optical resolution describes the ability of an imaging system to resolve detail in the object that is being imaged.… …   Wikipedia

• photoelectric effect — Physics. the phenomenon in which the absorption of electromagnetic radiation, as light, of sufficiently high frequency by a surface, usually metallic, induces the emission of electrons from the surface. Also called photoemission. [1890 95] * * *… …   Universalium

• Driver's Vision Enhancer — The Driver s Vision Enhancer (DVE) is a passive Thermal Imaging System used to enhance a driver s viewing capabilities while operating during degraded visual conditions, such as darkness, fog, smoke or dust. The DVE system consists of a Display… …   Wikipedia