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Thermographic cameras

Thermographic cameras are imaging devices similar to a photographic camera. The difference lies in the spectral range employed. Thermographic cameras usually work within the range between 1 and 2µm. The imaging optic therefore needs to be transparent for these wavelengths. The thermographic image is projected on cooled or uncooled detectors and visualized. Thermographic cameras are used as night vision devices in the security and military areas. In recent years, the use in engineering and automotives has greatly increased.

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