scientists create single-pixel camera for 3D images

[DrLeftover]

I'm not even going to pretend to understand how this works.

You?

Scientists in Glasgow have discovered a low-cost way to create 3D images.

Their system uses detectors which have a single pixel to sense light instead of the millions of pixels used in the imaging sensors of digital cameras.

The detectors can "see" frequencies beyond visible light, which researchers say could open up new uses for 3D imaging in medicine and geography.

They said the single-pixel detectors cost "a few pounds" compared to current systems, which cost "thousands".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22556172

 

[Evil Eye]

Nope.

Seems like a lot of work though, if a normal camera captures and uses millions of pixels, won't they have to take millions of pictures?