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Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
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Mini lectures: imaging in science
This mini lecture from the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings looks at the electromagnetic spectrum and how various wavelengths have been used in imaging. Starting with a history of telescopy and microscopy, the lecture brings the viewer right up to date with a section on the James Webb telescope and high-resolution microscopy. The lecture describes the part played by various Nobel prizewinners the development of imaging, particularly those with medical applications. It ends with speculation on the possible future developments in the field.
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