Seeing infrared: contact lenses that grant 'super-vision'
13 days ago
- #infrared-vision
- #upconversion-nanoparticles
- #wearable-technology
- Researchers developed contact lenses that enable wearers to see infrared light, expanding human vision beyond the visible spectrum.
- The lenses are transparent, require no power source, and allow simultaneous viewing of infrared and visible light.
- The technology uses upconversion nanoparticles to convert near-infrared light into visible red, green, or blue light.
- Potential applications include aiding people with color blindness and enabling secret communication via infrared signals.
- Future improvements aim to enhance the efficiency of nanoparticles for better infrared vision.