Science Daily April 24, 2024
Researchers in China designed and demonstrated an airborne single-photon LiDAR towards the compact, small-sized, and low-power payload with an optical aperture of 47 mm and capable of sub-pixel scanning to enhance image resolution. They validated the super-resolution ability in the ground experiment and high-resolution 3D imaging in the airborne experiment. Photon-efficient computational algorithms and high-quality single-photon avalanche diode arrays minimized power use making it possible to construct images from noisy data even under challenging conditions of two signal photons per pixel. They demonstrated 3D imaging during daytime and showed the capability to reveal the detailed features of various landforms and objects… read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLE
(a) Overall design of the airborne single-photon LiDAR system… Credit: Optica Vol. 11, Issue 5, pp. 612-618 (2024)