Repetitive explosive activity fueled by
the in-fall of gas into central
black holes is known to occur in giant elliptical galaxies located
in galaxy
clusters. demonstration of its
innovative and highly sensitive image sensor, Single
Carrier Modulation
Photo Detector (SMPD), which uses nanotechnology to enable cameras to take
high
resolution photos or video in the dark -- without a flash.
Planet82's SMPD image sensor can be
mass-produced using standard CMOS
process without additional investment for facilities.
Planet82
expects SMPD image sensor will firstly be available in CCTVs,
camera phones and vehicle rear-view
sensors in Q1/Q2 2006.
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NASA's Chandra Finds Black Holes Stirring Up Galaxies
The Chandra data
revealed an unsuspected turmoil in elliptical galaxies
that belies their calm appearance in optical
light. "Without these X-ray and radio
observations, we wouldn't know these apparently static galaxies
in reality are
still evolving due to the interaction with their central black holes.Spectroscopy
is the technique of obtaining and recording the spectra of light sources.
captured obtaining
Contrary to expectations,
they found the
distribution of the multimillion-degree gas in these galaxies differed
markedly
from that of the stars.OnRequestImages. Human eyes
can barely distinguish images at less than 1 lux
.spectrum observation
Except for rare
cases, violent activity in elliptical galaxies was thought to have stopped
long
ago., manages the Chandra
program for the agency's Science Mission Directorate. As the market for
these devices continues to grow exponentially,
so too will the market for image sensors.observation astronomers
For Chandra
Images and
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grating observations
The scientists
detected a correlation between the shape of the
hot gas clouds and the power produced at radio wavelengths
by high-energy
electrons.
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Previous X-ray studies have shown elliptical
galaxies contain multimillion
degree gas whose mass is a few percent of the stars in it.
NASA
's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. The Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory controls
science and flight operations from the
Chandra X-ray Center, Cambridge, Mass.
Chandra researchers
presented their data today during the 207th meeting of
the American Astronomical Society in Washington
.
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Technology Institute (KETI).dispersed methodology
"Most elliptical galaxies have traditionally
been considered to be quiet
places, like placid lakes," Statler said.gov
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"This is another example of how valuable it
is to observe the universe at
different wavelengths besides just the traditional optical wavelengths
," said
NASA's Chandra Program Scientist Wilt Sanders.S. The SMPD
technology also makes it ideally
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Although supernovae
are a possible energy source, a more probable cause
was identified. Adams, Chicago
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"We found the distribution of hot gas has
no correlation with the optical
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video without any light.optics observation
The discovery of far
-reaching
explosive activity, due to giant central black holes in these old galaxies,
was a surprise
to astronomers. "Our results show these galaxies are
a lot stormier than we thought.
arranged astronomers
It was expected
the hot gas would have settled into an equilibrium
shape similar to, but rounder, than the stars
. High angular resolution imaging
observations by Chandra indicate otherwise. Norris will also
discuss
ways to leverage technology to lower cost and improve the quality
of brand visuals, while also reducing
corporate liability. One lux is equivalent to
the brightness from one candle one meter away in a
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"Planet82's SMPD image sensor will change how professional and amateur
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WASHINGTON, Black holes are creating havoc
in
unsuspected places, according to a new study of images of elliptical galaxies
made by NASA
's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Astronomers believe
massive clouds of hot gas in these galaxies have
been stirred up by
intermittent explosive activity from centrally located super-massive black
holes
.nasa. OnRequest Images is privately held and headquartered in
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These results came from an analysis of 56
elliptical galaxies in the
Chandra data archive by associate professor Thomas Statler and doctoral
candidate Steven Diehl, both of the Physics and Astronomy department at the
Ohio University, Athens
, Ohio. to 10 a.1 lux). A spectrum is the continuum of colors (as in a rainbow) formed when light is
dispersed so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order.
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Statler and Diehl's analysis indicates the same phenomena are also
occurring in isolated elliptical
galaxies.nasa. iSuppli estimates that the global
image sensor market will reach $9.astronomers radial
It is half the
size
of the current CCD image sensor used in digital cameras and closed circuit
television cameras
(CCTVs), and CMOS image sensors used in camera phones. Today,
Planet82 leads the development of the
world's first Single Carrier
Modulation Photo Detector image sensor (SMPD) image sensor, enabling
cameras to take high resolution photos or video in the dark -- without a
flash.viewing spectrum
"These
results are part of an emerging picture that shows the impact of
super-massive black holes on their
environment is far more pervasive than
previously thought," Statler said.
The world's first
chip of its kind, Planet82's SMPD image sensor is 2,000
times more sensitive to light than other
image sensors.obtaining velocity
m. Until now, taking a
picture in the dark without a flash or taking a picture of
a candle-lit
birthday cake without any other light in the room would yield a dark
photograph.
Planet82's SMPD image sensor is designed to perceive light
using only a handful of photons. In 2003
, Planet82 acquired the patent and intellectual
property rights to mass produce nano photodiode and
nano biotechnology
services from the Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI).captured methodology
"Something is
definitely making a mess there, and pumping
energy equivalent to a supernova every century into the
gas.PRESS RELEASE Planet82 Demonstrates World's First Image Sensor That Takes Digital Pictures in the
Dark Without a Flash
To make this possible, Planet82 applied
the principles of quantum mechanics
to produce thousands of electrons out
of one photon.rainbow grating
PRESS RELEASE OnRequest Images to Host Executive
Roundtable on Increasing Brand Equity Thru Better Photography
For more information, call 877-202
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www. Planet82 makes it possible to take clear images even when the
light level is
less than 1 lux (or up to 0. Hoon
Kim, Ph."
Current image sensors generally need hundreds
of thousands of photons to
perceive light.
Additionally, digital cameras and camera phones have
low sensitivity to dim
light, therefore making it difficult to take a picture in the dark without
a flash.wavelengths spectrum
This power output can be traced back to the centers of the
galaxies, where super-massive
black holes are located.gov/home
" The roundtable
will be hosted by the president and
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who will discuss the challenges of creating and managing
"on-brand"
photography and will present case studies that examine the good -- and not
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