Basic
Physics of Optical CCD Arrays, Film, and Light
Mike Kudenov
Web Project for Physics 212 Spring 2003 (4/14/2003)
Here you will find a small overview of the basic physics
behind CCD arrays (the optical sensing chips in many common
commercial digital cameras), film, and some of the basic
characteristics of light that makes taking and recording
images possible. It is important to note, however, that
certain imaging technologies such as CMOS imaging sensors
(an electronic analog solution similar to CCD's) will
be left out in this discussion, however, this does not
downplay their importance in the commercial imaging world
(for instance, some of the newest 16 megapixel cameras
utilize CMOS sensors). For this site, it is best to begin
in the "Attributes of Light"
section.