Plenoptic
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004372
Relating to the light field, which describes the intensity of light rays traveling in every direction through every point in space. Plenoptic cameras, also known as light field cameras, capture this information, allowing for post-capture refocusing and depth mapping. This technology differs from traditional photography, which captures only a 2D projection of light.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004372 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Optics and imaging |
| Synonyms | plenoptical |
| Translations | German: plenoptisch; Spanish: plenóptico; French: plénoptique |
Record as JSON
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