The CCD is the abbreviation of Charged Couple Device. This light sensor is very used to obtain images in digital cameras, telescopes and smartphones.
Category: Electronics
Gyroscope: what is it and how does it work?
This post’s subject is the gyroscope. An instrument of great utility for electronic devices and for air, naval, and space navigations.
Carbon nanotubes: what are they?
The carbon nanotubes are another carbon allotropic form, they have many interesting properties and promise many applications.
Laser types (Part 3, fiber laser)
In this third part, are shown the operation principle, advantages and disadvantages, and the applications of fiber laser.
Wattmeter: operation and main types
Fulfilling the request, This post’s subject is wattmeter operation. An instrument that measures provided or dissipated power in a circuit.
Laser types (Part 2, diode lasers)
Semiconductor or diode lasers are the most used nowadays. The operation and materials used in this type of laser are shown in this post.
Laser types (Part 1, gas lasers)
This is the first post of laser types series. Toady’s subject is the operation of the main gas lasers, which were created in the 1960s.
How does the laser work?
This is the first of a series of posts related to lasers. This post’s topic is about the principle of laser operation.
What is Raman spectroscopy?
Today’s subject is Raman spectroscopy. A very used technique in physics, chemistry, and biology to analyze materials’ molecular structure.
Carbon-14 for dating (Part 2)
In this part, are explained the methods to measure the quantity of carbon-14 in organic material, allowing to determine a fossil’s age.